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.
