Marcus Lewis

Marcus Lewis is the Chief of Police at UT Southwestern Medical Center, a position he has held since late 2016.5 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Career at UT Southwestern

Marcus Lewis has dedicated his entire law enforcement career to UT Southwestern Medical Center, joining the institution in 1997 as a police cadet.12 Over the years, he has served in various roles, including:

• Officer
• Corporal
• Sergeant
• Lieutenant
• Captain
• Assistant Chief

Throughout his tenure, Lewis has worked in or supervised numerous departments, including patrol, hospital operations, criminal investigations, training, special response teams, accreditation, access control, and administration.12

Education and Certifications

Chief Lewis holds the following educational qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas
• Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington
• Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (obtained in 2007)
• State-certified police instructor and internal affairs investigator
• Graduate of the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement program1

Achievements and Recognition

In recognition of his outstanding work and leadership, Marcus Lewis was named the UT System Police Chief of the Year in 2023.4 He has also been selected as an instructor for the Texas Police Chief's Association's Developing Leaders for Texas Law Enforcement Program.2

Current Role and Responsibilities

As Chief of Police, Marcus Lewis leads the University Police Department in providing police and security services to the UT Southwestern community. His approach emphasizes:

• Community engagement
• Joint problem solving
• Leadership development
• Fostering a healthy organizational culture1

Chief Lewis oversees a department with an authorized strength of 48 law enforcement officers, 79 non-commissioned officers, 13 police communications operators, and 16 administrative and civilian staff.3