Feb. 28, 2025

Campus Safety 2025: Major “Nick” Luce, IUPD

Campus Safety 2025: Major “Nick” Luce, IUPD

In addition to overseeing the , Maj. Stephen N. Luce is responsible for ensuring that IU Police Department staff on all IU campuses receive quality state-mandated training and other necessary training throughout the year. Luce also directly reviews...

In addition to overseeing the IU Police Academy, Maj. Stephen N. Luce is responsible for ensuring that IU Police Department staff on all IU campuses receive quality state-mandated training and other necessary training throughout the year. Luce also directly reviews all use-of-force incidents involving IUPD staff. The IU Police Academy is a satellite academy for the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

Luce oversees an ambitious public safety education program designed to prepare IUPD staff for challenges in the field as well as analyzing a variety of specific areas of risk that can be mitigated through training and professional development for IUPD staff. 

Luce has been married for 15 years and has two sons.

Education

  • BS in Safety Management, Indiana University, 2007
  • MS in Safety Management, Indiana University, 2011
  • FBI National Academy, 289th Session, 2024
  • Currently Pursuing a Doctorate in Education, Indiana Wesleyan University