In fall 2011, after more than 12 years of working for Cal State Long Beach, University Police Lt. Scot Willey decided to take a position at CSU Fullerton’s police department.
Willey decided to change campuses when a position opened up at Cal State Fullerton.
He said that the main reason for leaving CSULB was that he wanted a job closer to home.
“I loved everything about Cal State Long Beach — except the drive,” he said.
Willey graduated from CSULB in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in professional studies.
He started off as a patrol officer in 1999, and continued to hold several positions before being promoted to lieutenant in 2008.
The most memorable moments for him include when he held the position of detective in investigations.
“Probably the most fun I had was when we were involved with the search warrant services in different parts of Southern California and being involved with our Dignitary Protection Unit and all the relationships with the folks from all over the country that created,” Willey said.
Willey said there is no difference as far as the police departments go.
The only thing he has had to learn is the radio format, which is different than that of Los Angeles County.
When Willey changed jobs, he was already familiar with officers in the Fullerton department.
“I’ve worked with many of the officers over here going back and forward about different crime trends,” Willey said.
He said he learned that part of being in law enforcement is learning quickly that each day brings something new.
Willey credits the staff for maintaining a high level of professionalism within and outside the department over the years.
“None of that would have been possible if it weren’t for the university administration that have been so supportive over the years and promoted positive improvements in the department,” Willey said.
However, Willey said he misses his colleagues from CSULB the most.
He expressed concern about the tragedy that occurred on Wednesday at the Foundation building.
“I knew the woman that died and the officers that reported to the scene,” Willey said. “Unfortunately, with a tragedy like today, these are the times that bring us together.”
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