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  • March 8, 2021

Getting to know MUPD Chief Edith Hudson

January 16, 2019

Marquette’s top cop has been ringing out Ahoya for a long time

Edith Hudson has only been chief of the Marquette University Police Department for a month, but she and her family have been Marquette men’s basketball fans for over a decade. The Gary, Indiana, native and former assistant chief for the Milwaukee Police Department has called the Brew City home for nearly 40 years, and she’s now a proud member of the Marquette community, as she leads more than 80 MUPD officers to protect the safety and security of the university’s students, faculty, staff and neighbors.

Edith took a few moments recently to sit down with Marquette Today to talk a bit about her family, love of college hoops and which student club she could use some help from.


Age: 49

Hometown: I moved to Milwaukee from Gary, Indiana, when I was 10 years old. I graduated from Custer High School.

Family: I have two sons, Andrew (30) and Jonathan (18). My boyfriend, Paul, is also an important member of my family.

Hobbies and interests:  College basketball, track and field, traveling and spending time with my family.

Favorite movies: The Harry Potter series.

Heroes: My mother, who sacrificed so much to provide me with everything I’ve needed to develop into the woman I am today.

Favorite quotes/mottos: “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”  —Matthew 19:26

Currently reading: Accelerate: Building Strategic Agility for a Faster Moving World, by John Kotter.

Favorite vacation spots: Southern California.

Biggest career learning experience: The experiences that have impacted me most profoundly are those involving the value and power of teamwork. I have been fortunate to have worked with incredibly talented and creative people throughout my career. This continues to be my experience with my new team at MUPD. I am proud of them and appreciate their dedication to our mission.

Fun facts: When I was a little girl, Wonder Woman was my favorite television show. I will run a half-marathon this summer, I love hot yoga and I want to learn to play chess. Perhaps one of the Chess Club members will volunteer to teach me! Also, my family and I have regularly attended Marquette men’s basketball games for the past 14 years.

Chief Hudson poses with Linda Carter’s Wonder Woman costume at Warner Brothers Studios.

Filed Under: For Faculty/Staff, For Students, Home - Top Stories, News Tagged With: Edith Hudson, Getting to Know, MUPD

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