Craig Vanclief

Craig VanClief, PhD, is a seasoned law enforcement professional currently serving as the Director of Public Safety at Washington and Lee University since June 2023. Prior experience includes the role of Police Lieutenant and Uniformed Services Commander at Hampton University Police Department from October 2020 to June 2023, where responsibilities involved managing daily operations and enforcing laws and regulations for campus security. Craig’s background also includes serving as Police Sergeant at Christopher Newport University for over thirteen years, during which recruitment and training of police personnel were key duties. Early career positions included roles as a Police Officer at Regent University and Hampton University, as well as a Jail Officer at Hampton Roads Regional Jail. Academically, Craig holds a PhD and earned a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University, alongside a Bachelor of Business Administration from Averett University and professional executive leadership training from the University of Richmond.