Campus safety and security procedures are coordinated by the security department, consisting of a director and five full-time officers. These officers have no official police or arrest powers, but utilize citizen's arrest authority on the rare occasion when a situation requires immediate detention.
Security officers currently conduct foot patrols of the campus and residence halls twenty-four hours when school is in session. The security officers enforce all regulations and laws on campus of both the college and the state of Illinois. The college has a good working relationship with the Jacksonville Police Department, who assist with incidents that may occur on or near campus. Illinois College enforces regulations concerning underage drinking, the use of controlled substances, and weapons. For further information concerning Illinois College Policies, please refer to the appropriate section in the Illinois College Bluebook.


Mark Lawson
Director of Campus Security
Gardner Hall, Room 7 (Ground Floor)
Phone: 217.245.3111