ICC Welcomes New Chief to Campus Police Force

Stephanie McClaskey

Feb 1, 2022

Chief Erika Schwiderski began her journey at Illinois Central College (ICC) as a student and graduated with an Associate in Criminal Justice. Chief Schwiderski was sent to the Police Academy immediately after completing her Bachelor’s in Law Enforcement from Western Illinois University. Chief Schwiderski began as a Patrol Officer at ICC in 2009; she has worked her way up and was promoted to Police Chief starting Feb 1. 

Chief Schwiderski plans to expand student and staff access to campus police by implementing a social media presence in addition to the currently established Rave Guardian app, which grants anonymous reporting and quick access to assistance if needed. (Click here to download Rave Guardian from Google Play.) Our new chief also plans to expand more branches from the ICC Police Force Mission Statement to provide high-quality service and protect the campus community.

Campus police help with safety-related situations, such as escort services or the need to report suspicious behavior. Campus police also assist with traffic issues on the property, including car issues on campus grounds. If you have car troubles on campus, the campus police cannot assist mechanically. Still, they can assist in obtaining services such as contacting tow companies providing you safety until outside help arrives if needed. They are also here to give directions or say hi as you make your way across campus. They supervise sporting and entertainment events on campus to ensure the safety of students while the general public may be visiting on campus. 

ICC campus police are available on all campus grounds whenever students and staff are present. Click here to find out contact information relevant to your campus location. If you see a campus police officer while you are out and about, be sure to stop and say hi and thank them for keeping our community safe.