Kenneth Scoggins has been named Winthrop University's chief of police, effective
immediately. Scoggins has served as interim chief of police since the August retirement of former
Chief of Police Frank Zebedis. Scoggins has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and has spent 16 of those
years at Winthrop.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA — Kenneth Scoggins has been named Winthrop University's chief of police, effective immediately. Scoggins
has served as interim chief of police since the August retirement of former Chief
of Police Frank Zebedis.
The search committee narrowed down the applicants from across the nation to three
finalists, and Scoggins was selected for the position based on his considerable law enforcement experience and extensive knowledge of law enforcement on a residential campus.
"Ken has nearly 30 years of law enforcement service, and 16 of those years have been
dedicated to keeping Winthrop's campus safe. He takes seriously the safety of Winthrop's
students, faculty and staff, and visitors, and he is committed to Campus Police's
mission of maintaining a high level of service while excelling in professionalism,
integrity, training and partnership. His roles of responsibility have increased during
his time at Winthrop — from serving as police officer to sergeant to assistant chief
to interim chief — and Ken has excelled in those positions while earning the respect
of his colleagues. We knew that he was the right person for this position," said Frank Ardaiolo, vice president for student life.
Scoggins will oversee a staff of 25 and will be responsible for all budget and operational
aspects of Campus Police, in addition to advising the university's critical incident management team.
Prior to joining Winthrop in 2001, Scoggins served as a sergeant and detective with
the Rock Hill Police Department.
Scoggins is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
For more information, contact Judy Longshaw, news and media services manager, at longshawj@winthrop.edu or call 803/323-2404.
