After more than eight years of dedicated service to CU Anschutz – and nearly three decades in law enforcement – Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police and Emergency Services Randy Repola is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, collaboration and growth.
Chief Repola joined our campus in 2017 to lead CU Anschutz Police and Campus Safety and Security after serving as deputy chief at CU Boulder and spending 14 years with the Estes Park Police Department. His career has also included international work with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Iraq and Kosovo, reflecting a deep commitment to public service both locally and globally.
At CU Anschutz, he led the campus police department through transformative milestones, including:
Terri Carrothers, executive vice chancellor for administration and finance and chief financial officer, said, “While our team and this campus will miss Chief Repola, I think I will miss Randy most of all! He runs a top-notch, professional, respected law enforcement and safety department. We all sleep better at night and feel their arms around us 24/7/365 which provides us with a secure environment in which to focus on our missions.”
Repola has championed the use of technology as a force multiplier, enhancing campus safety through badge-access controls and high-tech security systems. His leadership has helped reduce property crime and fostered strong partnerships with the hospital security teams. Repola’s commitment to safety has allowed students, faculty and staff to focus on their studies, patients and research.
“Randy has not only been a great team member and an outstanding chief, but he has also been an absolute pleasure to work with, not to mention his humorous and witty feedback in the calm times,” Carrothers said.
Beyond his professional contributions, Repola shared a personal connection to the campus, having experienced its exceptional patient care firsthand. “You won’t get better care, and that's just made me feel very good about what we do here,” he said, reflecting on time spent in the ICU and Children’s Hospital Colorado with loved ones.
As he steps into retirement, Repola plans to slow down and serve his community in a new way – joining the volunteer fire department in Estes Park and spending more time with his 10 grandchildren, eight of whom live in Colorado.
We thank Chief Repola for his unwavering service and leadership. His impact on the safety of CU Anschutz will be felt for years to come.