Full Name
Julie Quesenbery-Smith
Job Title
Director
Company
Indiana Office of School Safety
Speaker Bio
Julie retired from the Columbus, Indiana Police Department after 20 years of distinguished service, marked by leadership, mentorship, and a deep commitment to community policing. Her career included specialized roles such as Field Training Officer, Physical Tactics Instructor, Cadet Coordinator, and Honor Guard. In 2014, she transitioned into the role of School Resource Officer (SRO), later becoming Supervisor of the SRO program.
She served as President of the Indiana School Resource Officers Association (INSROA) for three years and is now the Immediate Past President. During her tenure, she launched the Accreditation Program, organized record-breaking conferences, and led critical updates to the organization’s by-laws. Her influence also extends nationally through her service as a former Regional Director for the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), where she supported SROs and school safety across the Midwest. Julie is among a select group of certified NASRO Instructors nationwide.
In August 2025, Julie was appointed as the inaugural Director of the newly established Indiana Office of School Safety. In this role, she leads statewide initiatives to strengthen the safety and security of Indiana’s educational institutions, drawing on her extensive experience and dedication to protecting students and staff. Her approach emphasizes relationship-building, proactive training, and empowering school safety professionals with the tools they need to succeed.
Julie holds an Associate of Science in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Indiana State University, graduating Cum Laude. She has served in numerous leadership roles both locally and nationally, always guided by a passion for service and collaboration.
Julie and her husband, Terance, who serves as a Police Chief in the Indianapolis area, share a strong commitment to public safety. She is the proud mother of Wyatt (14) and Halle (17). Outside of her professional life, Julie enjoys fishing and endurance sports, and she is an Ironman Triathlete.
She served as President of the Indiana School Resource Officers Association (INSROA) for three years and is now the Immediate Past President. During her tenure, she launched the Accreditation Program, organized record-breaking conferences, and led critical updates to the organization’s by-laws. Her influence also extends nationally through her service as a former Regional Director for the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), where she supported SROs and school safety across the Midwest. Julie is among a select group of certified NASRO Instructors nationwide.
In August 2025, Julie was appointed as the inaugural Director of the newly established Indiana Office of School Safety. In this role, she leads statewide initiatives to strengthen the safety and security of Indiana’s educational institutions, drawing on her extensive experience and dedication to protecting students and staff. Her approach emphasizes relationship-building, proactive training, and empowering school safety professionals with the tools they need to succeed.
Julie holds an Associate of Science in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Indiana State University, graduating Cum Laude. She has served in numerous leadership roles both locally and nationally, always guided by a passion for service and collaboration.
Julie and her husband, Terance, who serves as a Police Chief in the Indianapolis area, share a strong commitment to public safety. She is the proud mother of Wyatt (14) and Halle (17). Outside of her professional life, Julie enjoys fishing and endurance sports, and she is an Ironman Triathlete.
