Oral history interview with José Eliqué conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 17, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, José Eliqué discusses his responsibilities as the Associate Vice President and Chief of Police for the Department of Police Services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He talks about the Police Services Department and its mission to maintain a safe environment on campus. Eliqué discusses the night of the October 1, 2017 shooting and the procedures in place that helped the police officers and detectives support the survivors who made their way to the UNLV campus. He also provides details about using the Thomas & Mack Center as a place of refuge for survivors. In addition to his work in Las Vegas, which started when he moved to the city in 2000, Eliqué discusses his service in the US Navy and his career history in New York City and Chicago, Illinois.

A picture of Muriel Parks receiving a surprise diploma for retiring at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The people pictured here (from left to right) include Adelian Del Guy, Muriel Parks, and Dr. Brock Dixon.

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The people pictured here (from left to right) include Dixon, Addelion Guy, and an unidentified man.

A picture of the commencement ceremony at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pictured here are Mahlon Brown (left) and Brock Dixon (right).

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pictured here is speaker Frank Waters.

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pictured here is speaker Frank Waters.

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).