Collin College Honors Princeton Police Officer with Classroom Naming

February 11, 2026

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Collin College held a memorial classroom naming ceremony at the Public Safety Training Center located in McKinney for Princeton Police Officer Nancy Dominguez. The event was attended by family, friends, and community leaders, and honored Officer Dominguez’s dedication to service and her lasting impact on the Princeton community. Officer Dominguez was killed in an off-duty car crash on April 20, 2024.

The ceremony also highlighted the establishment of the Officer Nancy Dominguez Memorial Scholarship by the Princeton Community Development Corporation (CDC) in collaboration with the Collin College Foundation. This scholarship will support students pursuing careers in criminal justice, ensuring that Officer Dominguez’s legacy continues to inspire future professionals.

speaker at podium — Collin College District President, Dr. Neil Matkin, delivers a welcome message to attendees.

“Officer Dominguez’s commitment to service and her unwavering dedication to the safety of others will inspire future students to pursue a career in criminal justice,” said Dr. Neil Matkin, Collin College district president. “I can’t think of a better way to keep her memory alive than to make something permanent that benefits the next generation of law enforcement students learning in this very building.”

Princeton Police Chief James Waters, a former Collin College Law Enforcement Academy student, also shared his thoughts during the ceremony, addressing Collin College cadets in attendance about the importance of honest and loyal professionals like Officer Dominguez.

Plaques of Officer Dominguez. — Plaques placed outside of the Officer Nancy Dominguez Law Enforcement Classroom inside the Collin College Public Safety Training Center located in McKinney.

“Officer Dominguez was a protector. She guarded with heart; she guarded with responsibility and courage and lived her life for service. She chose law enforcement because she believed in it,” he said. “And now her legacy lives on not just in memory, but in purpose.”

Officer Dominguez’s family, who was present to honor her memory at the naming ceremony, expressed their deep gratitude for the recognition. In a prepared statement written by Officer Dominguez’s brother, Ivan Dominguez, and delivered by the Princeton Police Department, they shared how meaningful it is to see a classroom named in her honor, as it symbolizes her commitment to education and the future of law enforcement. It read in part, “Today we honor not a classroom, but a legacy. A legacy of courage, passion, and purpose. A legacy rooted in service and heart and commitment to something far greater than any individual. Nancy earned her criminal justice degree with pride and worked tirelessly to pursue justice … may every student who studies here, carry a piece of her legacy.”

The classroom at the Collin College Public Safety Training Center, located in the Law Enforcement Academy wing, serves as a lasting reminder of Officer Dominguez’s dedication and the values she stood for.

Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.

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Photo Courtesy: Sara Carpenter, Collin College photographer

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