MIKE ZEGADLO

ABOUT MIKE ZEGADLO

Mike Zegadlo grew up on the south side of Chicago and, prior to transitioning into a career in law enforcement, worked in higher education as a residence life director and an assistant dean at two institutions in the Chicagoland area.  

In 2005, Mike joined the law enforcement community as a municipal police officer with a large suburban department. He adapted his skills as an educator to become an effective and innovative police trainer, specializing in use of force. Mike has held positions as a patrol officer, training officer, patrol sergeant, and deputy chief prior to becoming a chief.  

In 2011 Mike returned to his alma mater to help found its new campus police department where he now serves as chief of police. Mike continues to provide training to public and private partners throughout the US on critical topics such as violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, active shooter survival, de-escalation and use of force. His published articles have appeared in Journeys to Purpose: The Discover Stories Project (Volume 2), Command Magazine, Campus Safety Magazine, PoliceOne.com and The Talking Stick.