Meet the Campus Security Team
Your peace of mind
UB’s Campus Security team is a vital part of the fabric of our community. Security officers not only ensure our safety — they interact with our students daily, becoming friendly, familiar faces around campus our students trust.
Led by our experienced Executive Director of Campus Security, April Vournelis, our team is composed of highly trained professionals committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus. We operate 24/7 with a proactive approach that includes regular patrols, quick incident response, and ongoing partnerships with the Bridgeport Police Department
Meet April Vournelis, Executive Director of Campus Security
Dear University of Bridgeport Community,
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome on behalf of the Campus Security team. Our dedicated campus safety professionals work hard every day, night, weekend, and holiday to ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community. At University of Bridgeport, we prioritize a secure and inclusive environment, and our team is committed to fostering a sense of trust and cooperation. Together, we look forward to serving and safeguarding our vibrant community as you navigate the academic journey ahead.
Sincerely,
April J. Vournelis
Executive Director of Campus Security
Ensuring your safety on campus
The Campus Security team is staffed through a collaboration with Securitas Security Services Inc. USA. UB’s patrol unit includes:
- A uniformed supervisor on patrol in a high visibility vehicle 24/7/365
- Uniformed patrol officers on foot and bicycle patrol 24/7/365
Campus security maintains a presence on campus, responds to requests for service and reports, supplies on-demand security for special events, and more. Shift supervisors are trained in first aid, CPR, AED, and Narcan administration. Shift supervisors serve as the designated first responders for the UB community 24/7/365.
Meet the Campus Security team
Name | Position |
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April Vournelis | Executive Director of Campus Security and Safety |
Ryan Delage | Assistant Director of Campus Security and Safety |
Danny Berrios | Supervisor |
Fausto Cabreja | Supervisor |
Roberto Crespo | Supervisor/Dispatcher |
Robert Greenwood | Supervisor |
Juan Iglesias | Supervisor |
Randy Sadler | Supervisor |
Ernest Wiggins | Supervisor |
Elizabeth Builes | Access Control Officer |
Shawn Cox | Access Control Officer |
Daquan Ely | Access Control Officer |
Jeremy Nelson | Access Control Officer |
Gary Sandowich | Access Control Officer |
Glen Sandowich | Access Control Officer |
Michael Atak | Patrol Officer |
Avery Belcher | Patrol Officer |
Benjamin Carter | Patrol Officer |
Khaz Gunnawa | Patrol Officer |
Ed Hernandez | Patrol Officer |
Henry Igwebueze | Patrol Officer |
Doreen Lewin | Patrol Officer |
Kevin Lewis | Patrol Officer |
Ramon Pagan | Patrol Officer |
Duane Rose | Patrol Officer |
Damon Sherwood | Patrol Officer |
Gabor Szilasi | Patrol Officer |
Jeremias Torres | Patrol Officer |
Nadeea Fair | Dispatcher |
Margit Gal | Dispatcher |
Cindy Hopkins | Dispatcher |
Steven Ortiz | Dispatcher |
Sylvie Papageorge | Dispatcher |
Andre Welch | Dispatcher |
Ivan Moreno | Account Manager for Securitas Security Services |
Campus Security maintains a reporting system that includes statistics on crime. Campus Security also acts as a clearinghouse for informational crime in the neighborhood supplied by local police.
Reporting includes:
- Annual Security and Fire Report (PDF)
- Security Protocol Plan (PDF)
- Emergency Response and Evacuation Information (PDF)
Contact Campus Security
- Phone203‑576‑4913 (Information)
- Emergency203‑576‑4911 (Emergency)
- Fax203‑576‑4910
- Emailsecurity123@bridgeport.edu
Norseman Hall
221 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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