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FAMU Chief of Police Calvin Ross announced Monday, April 2, 2012, that he plans to retire effective May 1, 2012 after 40 years in law enforcement — 11 of those years were spent at FAMU.

“It has been a pleasure serving here over the past 11 years, “ said Ross. “Please know that over the past 11 years we have seen many positive developments within the Department of Public Safety and the overall impact of safety on the university campus.”

Ross has asked to be placed on leave until his retirement on May 1, 2012. John Earst, assistant chief of police, has been appointed as acting chief until a permanent chief is selected.

Ross said he had planned initially to retire in January 2012 to assist his family with a new business venture. He said he remained to assist Orlando and state detectives with the homicide investigation of Robert Champion's death.


“This caused me to offset my plans for leaving until such time that the investigation into this case reached a conclusion,” said Ross. “ As of this date, I believe we have reached that conclusion.”

Recently, Orange County Sheriff’s Office turned the case over to state prosecutors. Ross now feels that his work is complete.

As Chief of Police at FAMU, Ross established a complete law enforcement operation at the College of Law in Orlando. He also implemented the e-2 campus alert system, an on-line registration process for students and staff to acquire decals, implemented a Central Alarm Monitoring System and secured federal and state grant dollars in order to provide equipment.

"Chief Ross has made significant contributions to students, faculty and staff safety during his administration, “ said William E. Hudson Jr. “We wish him well during his retirement.”