Earn the Trust
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Join host Michael Warren as he welcomes Senior Director Brian Uridge, with over three decades of experience in law enforcement, healthcare, security, and fire service. They dive into Brian’s unique leadership journey, from his start at Kalamazoo Public Safety to his current role at the University of Michigan Healthcare System. They discuss the challenges of merging diverse cultures, the importance of trust and vulnerability in leadership, and the specific nuances of community policing in a healthcare setting. Learn about the critical balance between safety and customer service in an environment where 73% of workplace violence occurs. With engaging anecdotes, actionable leadership lessons, and invaluable insights, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring and current leaders.
Episode Guest
Brian currently serves as the Senior Director of DPSS for the University of Michigan and Director of Security for the University of Michigan Health System, Michigan Medicine. Brian is also a sworn police officer for the University. He manages over 300 public safety staff members for a system that has 40,000 employees that see over five Million patients a year.
Brian retired as the Assistant Chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety in Kalamazoo, Michigan after 23 years. He is the recipient of the Kalamazoo Public Safety Medal of Valor and Kalamazoo Public Safety Lifesaving award.
Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, along with being a Board-Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Board-Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) and Board-Certified Threat Manager (CTM)
