The Police Division of Public Safety provides a police patrol law enforcement function to the college. Our law enforcement officers are certified by the State of Illinois Police Training and Standards Board.

Board certification requires that all police officers complete a 13-week police training academy. Upon successful completion, officers return to the department where their training continues and after a 15-month probation period, become full-time members of the Department of Public Safety.

In addition to police officer certification, all sworn officers must successfully complete the basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course and must maintain that level of training and certification while employed as an officer in the department.

Police officers respond to all Parkland College emergencies and crimes in progress. All officers are trained in accident investigation, crime scene investigation / follow-up, and traffic control. In addition to their duties at the campus officers also respond as needed to assist other agencies under mutual aid agreements established with other local law enforcement agencies.

Parkland College's police officers maintain a visible uniform patrol and are responsible for college property as well as the grounds. Officers provide safety to all visitors to the college, as well as the faculty, staff, and students. Officers are responsible for enforcing college policy, student conduct issues, and local, state, and federal laws.

The Department of Public Safety accomplishes its mission by utilizing the philosophy of community policing, and works with all members of the college community by proving services that encourage a mutually beneficial partnership.