GPI - Philip Di Blasi, FSUPD Chief of Police

By Avery Slavin Asst. News Editor

What is your academic and professional background? I have a BA in English literature from Suffolk University. I also have a JD from Suffolk University Law School. I served as a patrol officer at Suffolk University from 1994-2000. In 2000, I was promoted to sergeant at Suffolk University, and I served in that capacity until 2004. In 2004, I was hired as a lieutenant at Wellesley College. I served as a lieutenant from 2004-2020. In 2020, I was made interim chief of police until 2022. In 2022, I was hired by MassBay Community College to be their chief of police. I served as MassBay's chief until March 2026, when I was hired as chief at FSU. I have been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 2001. What drew you to Framingham State? I enjoy the community of a residential campus. I feel there are more opportunities to engage with and assist our students and staff. What do you like best about your new role at FSU? Working with a great team at the FSU Police Department. I also like the culture of FSU and the pride everybody has in that culture. It is something that is obviously near and dear to the whole FSU community. As chief of police, it is my goal to ensure that we at the police department do what we can to protect that culture and FSU students’ and staff’s right to a peaceful way of life. What are some of your favorite hobbies? My passion is reading. I enjoy everything from literature to science fiction, philosophy, some modern fiction, non-fiction, history, and biography. I have read Russian, Greek, and English authors over the last few years. I enjoy baseball, auto racing, cricket, snooker (a form of billiards), and rugby. Outside of baseball, I tend to enjoy more European-based sports What advice would you give to students? Take some time to look away from your phone and get lost in a good book. I would also say it is important to know your surroundings, so be aware of what is going on around you.