Alum Named Director of SHU Public Safety

Veteran law enforcement leader Brian Rojee to guide campus safety

Key Highlights

• Sacred Heart University alum Brian Rojee ’04 named executive director of public safety.
• Returns to SHU after nearly 21 years with the Milford Police Department.
• Former SHU Division I baseball captain and criminal justice graduate.

Brian Rojee ’04 has built a career defined by leadership, service and a deep connection to Sacred Heart University—one that has now come full circle as he returns to campus as executive director of public safety.

Rojee earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice while serving as a two-year captain of the University’s Division I baseball team. He went on to spend nearly 21 years with the Milford Police Department, where he rose through the ranks to deputy chief of police—the youngest in department history to hold the position.

In addition to his departmental responsibilities, he has spent nine years with Synergy 911, a company based in Franklin, MA, as a lead instructor of active shooter preparedness training for schools, churches, hospitals and corporate organizations. He also served as director of the Milford Regional Police Academy, where he helped train and mentor future law enforcement professionals.

He returned to SHU in August 2025, joining the public safety department as midnight shift supervisor before being named executive director of public safety.

Rojee met his wife, Maureen, also a SHU graduate, outside of Seton Hall during their time on campus. Together, they have two daughters, Megan and Mia.

In a question-and-answer interview, Rojee talked about his role as SHU’s executive director of public safety.

Q&A

As a proud Sacred Heart University alum, what does it mean to return and now serve in this leadership role?

I credit SHU with setting the foundation of my adult life—I was fortunate enough to be a scholarship athlete and play Division I baseball, receive a top-notch education and obtain my degree in criminal justice, which undoubtedly gave me an advantage when pursuing employment in local law enforcement. And so, returning to SHU in a field in which I am very comfortable and accomplished, serving the members of this community, means everything to me!

You became Milford’s youngest deputy police chief in department history. What did that milestone mean to you, and how did it shape your leadership approach?

I was very proud to have achieved the appointment to deputy chief as the youngest in the agency’s history, and extremely privileged to have worked for some amazing supervisors and commanders who were great examples for me to emulate their leadership philosophies. I had an amazing mentor, Chief Keith Mello, who was the ultimate example of pragmatism, steadiness, forward thinking and genuine care for the people under his command. He believed in my abilities to lead and took a chance on me, so I am forever grateful. Without his guidance, I would not have been ready to take on the complex responsibility that comes with my new title at SHU.

How have your experiences leading divisions and directing the Regional Police Academy prepared you for this position?

The complexities of a law enforcement agency and the many responsibilities for the protection of the public cannot be overstated. Having the opportunity to gain command experience in different divisions was critical to my development and readiness for the next step in my career.

Since joining SHU as a midnight shift supervisor, what have you learned about the campus community?

When I returned and joined the midnight shift as a supervisor, I was astonished to see how much the University has grown. It was an excellent first exposure to the community and the fine officers tasked with keeping it safe. I now look forward to making in-person connections with our students in the daylight hours that I was unable to make as the midnight shift supervisor.

As executive director of public safety, what are your top priorities for enhancing safety and engagement on campus?

My top priority is to ensure the safety and security for students, faculty, staff and visitors alike. We will accomplish that, as a team, by constantly reviewing and improving the existing practices and systems we utilize. We will continue to adapt to emerging challenges and to cultivate the highest professional standards at every level.  Additionally, we will take advantage of opportunities to participate in community events to make the person-to-person connections that are critical in the process of building confidence in our services amongst the people we serve.

How do you plan to foster a safe, welcoming and connected environment for students, faculty and staff?

As a team, we believe in the customer service mentality. If we can’t fix a problem, we will provide options for members of the SHU community, such as connection with the many University services available to them and facilitate such connections if we are able to do so. All of those under our care should walk away from an interaction with one of our officers feeling as though they exhausted all efforts to solve their problem, no matter how big or small.