The mission of the Campus Police Department is to work with all members of the campus community to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility and fulfill community commitments.
The mission of the Campus Police Department is to enhance the quality of life on campus by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.
As our mission, we believe in the dignity and worth of all people. We are committed to providing high-quality, community-oriented, sensitive police services; protecting constitutional rights; problem solving; teamwork; openness; continuous improvements; and providing leadership to the police profession. We encourage and seek diversity in our workforce, which permits us to grow and respect each person as an individual.
The John A. Logan Campus Police Department is made up of armed law enforcement officers as well as security officers. Department personnel operate foot and vehicle patrols of the campus as they diligently work to protect and serve the student as well as faculty population.
The John A. Logan Police Department patrols the campus 24 hours, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. It is not uncommon to run across our officers walking through the hallways and patrolling the parking lots in order to provide a safe atmosphere around the college.
Besides providing law enforcement, security, and emergency response services, the Campus Police Department provides many other services to the student population. Criminal investigations concerning on campus crimes are handled by the department, also provides escorts, jump starts, emergency messages, accident reports, and many other general services to help the student and faculty population. Department officers work hard to provide a safe and crime-free environment, so that the College can provide a quality education without distraction.
John A. Logan College also has closed circuit TV Cameras with 24 hour recording of hallways, parking lots, classrooms, and other areas of the campus. Recordings have and can be used to prosecute criminal activity.