Deputy Chief Amy C. Schreiner
Deputy Chief Amy C. Schreiner is responsible for the supervision and daily operations of the Patrol, Office of Professional Standards and Lieutenant of Housing and Special Operations divisions. She also oversees the function of the Accreditation, Communication, Compliance, Crime Prevention and Training units.
Schreiner has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. She has been with the UAB Police & Public Safety Department since 2010. During her time at UABPD, she has served as a Captain in the Criminal Investigations and Office of Professional Standards division and she has supervised the Property and Records Unit, Clery Act Compliance, Training Unit and assists with Accreditation.
Schreiner is a graduate of the 268th session of the FBI National Academy and the 88th session of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). She is also a member of the University's Behavioral Threat Assessment Team and has served as an assessor for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 2016.
Prior to working with the UAB Police Department, she worked at the City of Auburn Police Department and the Auburn University Police Department. She received her bachelors degree in Psychology from Auburn University and a masters degree in Public Administration from UAB.
Interim Deputy Chief Kenneth Spencer
Deputy Chief Kenneth Spencer is responsible for the supervision and daily operations of the Hospital Police/Security Division, Criminal Investigations Division and K-9 Division. He also oversees the Hospital Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Services for Hospital and Campus and the Property and Records Unit.
Deputy Chief Spencer brings more than 38 years of law enforcement experience to his role. He joined the UAB Police and Public Safety Department in 2012 and has served in several leadership positions including Captain of Special Operations and Housing, Patrol Division Captain and Hospital Division Captain.
Prior to joining UAB, Deputy Chief Spencer served with the Birmingham Police Department, where he completed a distinguished career before retiring. Following his retirement, he continued his service in law enforcement with the Bessemer Police Department.
Deputy Chief Spencer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Grambling State University. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
His extensive experience, leadership, and commitment to public safety continue to play a vital role in supporting the mission of the UAB Police and Public Safety Department.
Contact the Deputy Chiefs
Deputy Chief Kenneth Spencer
1117 14th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35294-2130
(205) 934-9532 (Office)
(205) 934-3403 (Fax)
Deputy Chief Amy C. Schreiner
1117 14th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35294-2130
(205) 996-9888 (Office)
(205) 934-8769 (Fax)