They are responsible for police, security, parking enforcement and shuttle operations on the 1604 Campus, the Downtown Campus and the Institute of Texan Cultures. Powers has a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and Master Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education. Under his leadership, the department is currently upgrading radio communications and improving coordination between the 1604 Campus, the Downtown Campus and the Institute of Texan Cultures. In the future, we hope to expand into a more community-oriented policing program. Before joining UTSA, Powers was manager of Corporate Loss Prevention for Ultramar Diamond Shamrock.
Powers is married with three sons, a daughter and a granddaughter.