Public Safety Command Staff

The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority at Sacred Heart. In the event of an emergency, we are committed to providing clear, timely and actionable information to protect our campus community.

Gary MacNamara

Chief/Executive Director of Public Safety & Government Affairs
203-396-6875

Gary MacNamara started his career at the Fairfield Police Department as a patrol officer in 1991 and became chief of police in 2010. After nearly 30 years on the job, in 2018, Gary retired from his role as police chief and joined SHU. Knowledgeable on law enforcement, security training, management of security, emergency planning functions and campus safety, Gary is dedicated to keeping the SHU community safe.