Because his department is atypical in that they provide police and security services to two separate health institutions, Manager Robert Haynes’s oversight of the University of Texas Police at Houston’s Risk Protection Operations Unit includes the management of two teams of analysts. Although these teams have different roles, they share various responsibilities for crime analysis, and operation of the technology systems used within the agency. 

Manager Haynes was awarded Civilian of the Year for his work on revising staffing models for the agency’s security program, as well as his instrumental work in the development of the data visualization and analysis program. He created dashboards that can show hotspots, case details, and offender and victim relationships. The program has become a force multiplier and time saver for the agency, which now has 50 such dashboards available to personnel. The creation of this valuable data visualization capability was a driving force in the creation of the Shared Purpose Council, where leaders present actionable insights gained from utilizing their unit’s dashboards. In addition, Manager Haynes speaks with external partners about setting up their own data visualization portals.  

Manager Haynes also designed and teaches a course on bicycle and pedestrian safety to the campus. He is a lead instructor for a violence prevention course, teaching attendees how to resolve workplace conflicts through de-escalation. Haynes also had an active role as a police explorer advisor to youth interested in law enforcement, sharing his dual passions of learning and coaching, 

“My opportunity to serve begins with every action I take, and being deliberate, just, fair, and respectful in my endeavors is how I set the example”.