Reid Health police chief named runner-up for national healthcare safety award

July 20, 2022 -- Reid Health Chief of Police Randy Kolentus was named the national runner-up for the 2022 Healthcare Director of the Year award presented by a U.S. publication focused on public safety and security.

Kolentus was one of six finalists for the honor from Campus Safety Magazine, which covers issues involving the public safety and security of hospitals, schools, and universities across the country. He was nominated by the Indiana chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).

Director of the Year nominations were judged by a panel of experts in healthcare, higher education, and school security; public safety; and emergency management.

"Being named the runner-up as Campus Safety Magazine's Healthcare Director of the Year recognition is truly a highlight of my professional career," Kolentus said.

"It's been amazing to think Reid Health staff, Reid police officers, the IAHSS Indiana chapter, and local dignitaries all helped to nominate me in the first place. Then to make it through the process as a finalist and ultimately being selected as the runner-up is reassuring to me that I've been doing something right."

In its profile of Kolentus, Campus Safety noted his work in transitioning Reid Health's security team to a police department, his leadership of the Indiana chapter of IAHSS that led it to being named the parent organization's 2020 Chapter of the Year, and his ability to identify ways to provide non-security help to Reid's overworked team members.

"This is a well-deserved honor. Randy is among an elite group of leaders across the country," said Craig Kinyon, Reid Health President/CEO. "His passion, dedication, and focus on safety have been a blessing for our staff and the patients, families, and communities we serve."

"Being named the runner-up as Campus Safety Magazine's Healthcare Director of the Year recognition is truly a highlight of my professional career. It's been amazing to think Reid Health staff, Reid police officers, the IAHSS Indiana chapter, and local dignitaries all helped to nominate me in the first place. Then to make it through the process as a finalist and ultimately being selected as the runner-up is reassuring to me that I've been doing something right." -- Reid Health Police Chief Randy Kolentus

Kolentus spent nearly three decades with the Richmond Police Department before coming to Reid 15 years ago. Last year, he was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest honor given by an Indiana governor.

"In the short time I've been with Reid, it has been a real honor to work with Randy as our chief of the Reid Health Police Department," said Pamela Jones, Vice President/General Counsel for Reid Health.

"His leadership, commitment, determination, and heart for protecting and serving our Reid team members, patients, and visitors are all reasons why he is deserving of this national recognition."