Isaac Warren
Editor
If you walked past a group of cops in the commons recently, you can rest assured that they were not in the middle of a case. Instead, they were participating in Lincoln Land’s first “Coffee with a Cop” event. Students were able to mingle with campus police while enjoying coffee and donuts, courtesy of the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department.
“Coffee with a Cop” is a national event, designed to break down barriers and allows for relaxed, one-on-one interactions,” according to the official Lincoln Land Community College website. When asked if this would be a recurring event, Officer Lucas Ostendorf confirmed that there would be more “Coffee with a Cop” events on campus, with the goal to have them on a bi-semester basis.
Campus police are always available to help students in need. Ostendorf stated that he enjoys helping people, whether they need a jump for their car, or a spare tire changed. He said that his passion for helping people is one of the factors that motivated him to become an officer.
When asked what the hardest part of being a campus officer, no one, even the Sergeant Michael Hanson, could come up with any complaints. Hanson said that the officers were all a family and that they love it so much they cannot complain. The officers agreed, and gave praises for how much they enjoyed their jobs.
Since LLCC offers a Criminal Justice degrees and programs, it is not surprising that some students wish to become officers. For them, Ostendorf said that the best way to begin your college career to become an officer is to earn an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, and to be well-rounded in academia.
The Lincoln Land police has multiple methods of access. One can use the blue alert poles to call police to their location in an emergency. Students can also call 62222 if they are on campus and are experiencing an emergency. For those who simply need assistance with their car or something else, they can call 62278 if they are on campus.
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