Clouse named to head University Police Dept.

Laurie Espinoza Clouse has been named the new chief of the Texas State University Police Department. Her start date is Feb. 4.

Clouse was selected following an extensive search process that considered applicants from across the country. She comes to Texas State from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, where she served as chief of police.

“My community policing vision focuses on community engagement and relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders,” Clouse said. “I strive to strike a collaborative tone, and hope to work closely with student affairs to best meet the needs of our students in all aspects.”