Police Department
Phone: 440.525.7241
Fax: 440.525.7611
James T. McBride,
Chief of Police
jmcbride@lakelandcc.edu
Lt. Gerald Jenkins
gjenkins@lakelandcc.edu
Sgt. Keith Spence
kspence@lakelandcc.edu


Lakeland Community College
Police Department
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, Ohio 44094-5198
Open 24 hours.7 days


Shannon Lee McBride - Lakeland Student & Student Athlete

Mission Statement - -
The Lakeland Community College campus police department exists to protect and serve the college community with fairness, respect, and compassion. We are committed to the anticipation and prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; preservation of peace, order, and safety; enforcement of federal and state laws and college ordinances; safeguarding of constitutional guarantees; and support of the institution’s various missions within the Lake County Community College District. We have come to believe that at Lakeland Community College, “security” is a process coordinated by the campus police that requires commitment and involvement on the part of the entire college community. We are dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life on the Lakeland campus and will attempt to fulfill this important obligation by working as a team to effectively implement the concept of community-oriented policing in this complex environment.

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Lakeland's police department bears primary responsibility for safety on campus. Operating as an autonomous police district since 1975, Lakeland police officers are trained in law enforcement, fire safety, first aid, and hazardous materials disposal, and exercise full police powers. The campus police department operates a 24-hour emergency communications and dispatch center linked directly to a regional, statewide, and national communications system. Campus police communications officers continuously monitor security cameras and alarm systems, and handle more than 60 walk-in clients per day at the dispatch desk.

During 2007, the police dispatch center processed 69,666 requests for service. Police communications officers service the college shuttle bus fleet by handling calls for pickup/drop-off, and support the college switchboard staff as backups during non-business hours. Student employees are trained extensively in police procedures and on the communications equipment so that they may function effectively within the student population as extra "eyes and ears" of the Lakeland Police Department. The police department is also directly involved in other aspects of campus safety. Police personnel conduct regular crime prevention workshops with various groups on campus, administer the regional basic police academy training program, and participate in a variety of community organizations and programs. Police administration and operations offices are centrally located in the basement of A-Building.

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Contact Officers

Community Oriented Policing and Crime Prevention, Patrolman Steve Gagliardi and Patrolman Dane Palmer
Fingerprinting and Background Checks, Communications Officer Evelyn Grady
Fire Prevention, Sergeant Keith Spence
Motorcycle Safety Program, Investigator David Spotton
Veteran's Coordinator, Patrolman Dean Becker
Sexual Offender Registration and Notification, Patrolman Matt Albee

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Locked Out
Contact the campus police. Persons requesting this service must provide identification and sign a written liability waver.

Road Service
The campus police department does not perform road service, but will contact the road service company of your preference to assist you.


Shuttle Bus
The Lakeland shuttle bus service operates on weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays. The shuttle bus travels along the parking lot perimeters to pick up passengers. Drop-off points are the clocktower, nursing drive on the north side of C-building, the T-building east traffic circle, and the traffic circle on the south side of E-building. Shuttles are a key element of student safety. They are radio-equipped and can be dispatched to a specific location by the police communications officer. Callers can use any parking lot phone or college pay phone to summon a shuttle.

Escort Service
The campus police provide a security escort service to and from college parking lots. To request this service, contact the campus police.

Campus Watch
The campus police department coordinates a college-wide effort to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors known as the "campus watch" program. It is similar in nature to the "block watch" program found in many local communities.

Health Services Office
The first aid/health services office falls under the jurisdiction of the campus police department. The staff of the first aid department, located in Room A-5, is available for first-aid care and interim treatment of minor injury or illness. Services provided at no charge include:

• First aid for minor injuries.
  
• Rescue squad support for emergency situations.
  
• Immunization information for health technology and international students.
  
• Literature on alcoholism, cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, and other health issues.
  
• Bi-yearly tuberculosis screening program for health technology and international students.
  
• Confidential blood pressure and weight screening.
  
• Personal safety information on topics such as emergency services, first aid, rohypnol, etc.
  
• Information on community and health programs including a low-cost student health insurance plan designed for Lakeland students taking six or more credit hours. Brochures describing this plan may be obtained from the first aid secretary.

Lost and Found Property
Unclaimed, abandoned and or lost and found property shall be delivered to the Campus Police Department (Room A-2) for safekeeping. Property owners can claim property at the police department upon demonstrating proof of ownership. Unclaimed property which has accumulated over a period of time will be disposed of by the college pursuant to the applicable laws and ordinances.

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PUBLIC PARKING SPACES are available for students and visitors in the gym, northeast, northwest, business, and engineering parking lots. Students may NOT park elsewhere while on campus. Vehicles may NOT park on dirt or grass, near buildings, or outside of a designated parking space without police authorization. Only vehicles displaying a valid state or college HANDICAPPED decal or permit may use handicapped parking spaces located throughout the campus. Handicapped permits are available from the first-aid station (Room A-5). The fine for parking in a spot designated as handicapped, bus stop, fire zone, or police is $10.00. The fine for all other parking violations is $5.00.

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Ohio Regional Basic Police Officer Training Academy
Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Program
Regional Police Training with Community Education

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Motorcyle safety courses are taught at Lakeland.

2009 Motorcycle Safety Training Class & Registration Form

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
Lake County Association of Chief of Police (LCACP)
Ohio Crime Prevention Association
Greater Cleveland Area Crime Clinic
Greater Cleveland Police Emerald Society American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET)
Ohio Crime Prevention Association
Greater Cleveland Police Memorial Society

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