RVC Police Department

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

For non-emergency, police-related issues, call (815) 966-2900. For non-emergency, campus-related issues, call (815) 921-4357 or (815) 921-HELP. For off-campus situations, call Rockford Police at (815) 987-5800.

Rock Valley College Police Department (RVCPD) officers patrol RVC properties seven days a week, even when the College is closed during winter break. Our officers attend the same academy training, possess the same police authority, and are held to the same standards as police officers in cities and sheriffs in counties, including the power to make arrests on view or on warrants.

Reporting a Crime, Threat, or Safety Concern

Report Behavior Online

You may report disturbing or disruptive behavior using an online form. This form is used to refer various student concerns/or incidents related to student contact, behavior intervention, and academic misconduct.

Submit a Report

File a Citizen Complaint

Use the Citizen Complaint Form for complaints related to RVC Police Department performance. It is our policy to promptly investigate allegations of wrongdoing by department members and to take appropriate action.

File a Complaint

Sign Up for RVC Alerts

In the event of a campus emergency or weather-related changes to classes and college operations, alerts are sent to registered users of the alert system. You can choose to be notified by email, text, and/or phone call.

Get RVC Alerts

Reports & Plans

The RVC Annual Security Report (ASR) is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act ("Clery Act") and the State of Illinois Campus Security Enhancement Act.

The RVC Campus Violence Prevention Plan (CVPP) has been designed to serve as a guide for the development and implementation of the CVP Committee and Behavioral Intervention Team. 

Annual Security Report Campus Violence Prevention Plan

Learn More About the RVCPD

Chief's Message

Welcome to Rock Valley College, where the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our first priority.

The mission of the Rock Valley College Police Department is to provide law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation, security, parking and traffic control services to the Rock Valley College community. Our officers are dedicated to contributing to a safe learning environment by working closely with all college stakeholders; local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; and the community at large in a collaborative effort to prevent crime and ensure the safety of every person on campus.

Crime prevention and personal safety is everyone's business. Join us by taking an active role in personal safety and protection of the college community.

– Chief of Police, Tom Yehl

About the RVCPD

The Rock Valley College Police Department (RVCPD) was originally formed as the Department of Public Safety and Assistance on November 17, 1969. RVCPD officers attend the same academy training, possess the same police authority, and are held to the same standards as "police officers in cities and sheriffs in counties, including the power to make arrests on view or on warrants" as stated in 110 ILCS 805/3-42.1.

RVCPD officers attend continual in-service training on various law enforcement related topics to remain current on tactics, laws, court decisions, emergency medical response, and best practices. The RVCPD also employs civilian staff including an Emergency & Risk Management Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant III.

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Thank You, RVCPD!

The RVCPD is committed to the recognition of outstanding service to the community by its employees. This form provides you the opportunity to make the department aware of the excellent work performed by one of its members.

Thank an RVC Officer/Employee

 

Access Safety Training & Resources

Training & Resources

Rock Valley College Police Department offers various training and resource materials to help educate you on campus safety.

Training & Resources

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students office helps students with conflict resolution, navigating college procedures, and student concerns and complaints.

Reports & Complaints

FOIA Requests

In order to facilitate the availability of public records, Rock Valley College has provided many of the commonly requested documents.

FOIA Request