UW Police Department

Upon completion of his undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming, Chief Josh Holland joined the University of Wyoming Police Department as an officer in 2012.

In 2018, Chief Holland became an active shooter/threat response instructor through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s (FLETC) Active Shooter Threat Instructor Program. Additionally in 2022, Chief Holland became certified to instruct Run, Hide, Fight response curriculum through the Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (LSU NCBRT/ACE).

Chief Holland is certified and serves in other capacities and duties including:

Less Lethal Tools/Tactics Instructor, 2016
Explosive Detection Canine Handler 2016-Present
FLETC Basic Tactical Medical Instructor, 2017
Laramie Special Response Team, 2018-Present
Field Training Officer, 2019
Sergeant Promotion, 2019
FLETC Use of Force Instructor, 2022

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Sgt. Vielhak joined the University of Wyoming Police Department in 2021, after previously serving at the Cheyenne Police Department. He is a UW graduate and earned his degree in Communication as well as Psychology. After starting in the patrol division, Det. Vielhak was assigned to the position of Detective in April 2022 and further promoted to Seargent in Frebrurary 2025.

Since 2018, Sgt. Vielhak has attended many Active Shooter/Threat Instructor courses and specializes in instructing a variety of topics, including: Community Active Threat Response, Basic Tactics, and Law Enforcement Response to Active Threats. In 2021 Sgt. Vielhak earned a certification to instruct “Run, Hide, Fight,” a civilian active threat response curriculum though Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (LSU NCBRT/ACE.)

Sgt. Vielhak has many other special assignments as well as certifications, including:

Laramie Special Response Team (SRT)
Crisis Intervention Team
UWYO C.A.R.E.S
Laramie Special Response Team, 2022-Present
Stop the Bleed / Basic Life-saving Measures

*Reference the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Curriculum: https://www.fletc.gov/training-program/active-shooter-threat-instructor-training-program