- Department:
- IU Public Safety
- Campus:
- IU
Education
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Indiana University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Indiana University
- Certified Clery Compliance Officer, National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certificate, Indiana University Police Academy
Biography
Heather Braun began her role as the director for accreditation and strategy with the rank of major in July of 2022. In this role she leads IUPD’s efforts in developing and editing IUPD’s policies to meet national accreditation standards with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). She also participates in other organizational strategic planning.
Braun began her law enforcement career by joining the IUPD cadet program in 2008 and graduated the IU Police Academy in 2009. Since then, Braun has moved up the ranks and has served in a variety of roles with IUPD including patrol officer, interim public safety support manager, sergeant, and lieutenant. For more than eight years, Braun was responsible for Clery Act compliance for IU Indianapolis, IU Columbus, IUFW, and IUSM. During this time she served on many committees for a variety of initiatives and developed collaborative working relationships with many campus partners in efforts to enhance IU’s overall Clery Act compliance. An active member of the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals, Braun serves on the annual conference advisory committee, research committee, and as a mentor for the Clery Compliance Officer certification program. Braun is also the recipient of numerous awards as a student and law enforcement professional.
Memberships/Affiliations
- Indiana Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Association (INCLEA)
- Indiana Police Accreditation Coalition (INPAC)
- International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
- Law Enforcement Training Board Primary Instructor
- National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP)
- National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE)