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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Sam Preston

Sam is the Interim Director of Public Safety at the University of Southern Indiana.  He has a MS in Criminology, a Bachelors of Social Work and a graduate of the FBI National Academy.  Prior to USI Sam spent 26 years with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office where he retired as a Lt.  During this time he taught verbal de-escalation, tactial communications and was a hostage/crisis negotiator, and implemented the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) as well as help develop the agency’s peer support team.  Sam is certified by the State of Indiana as a law enforcement Master Instructor.  In 2017 Sam was recognized by the Indiana Suicide Prevention Committee as Law Enforcement Officer of the year.

 

In addition to AMFHA Sam is an ASIST Master Trainer as well as a QPR Master Instructor.