Purpose: Developed in accordance with State of Illinois Public Act 104-0440 (signed into law on Dec. 9, 2025)
Immediate actions
- If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is observed on campus:
- Call LLCC Police Department (LLCCPD) immediately at 217-786-2278
- Provide location and any pertinent details
- Call LLCC Police Department (LLCCPD) immediately at 217-786-2278
- LLCCPD will:
- Respond in person at the main campus or by phone at outreach centers
- Notify the Vice President of Administrative Services
- Contact college legal counsel if needed
If contacted or approached by an ICE official
- Remain calm and professional
- Inform them – “LLCCPD is your point of contact.”
- Immediately call LLCCPD and give your location
- Ask the agents to wait for LLCCPD
- Do NOT:
- Consent to anything
- Accept any paperwork
- If shown a warrant or subpoena, say:
“I am not authorized by the college to grant access to non-public areas or provide any information. Please wait here for LLCCPD so they can assist you.” - For Outreach Centers, Medical District, off-site locations – LLCCPD will contact via phone
Access rules
- Public spaces:
- Agents may enter freely (e.g., Lincoln Commons, hallways, Student Union, sidewalks, parking lots)
- Restricted/Non-Public areas (Examples: private offices, classrooms, maintenance areas, storage rooms):
- Agents should not enter without:
- Judicial warrant – verified by LLCC Police
- Consent – provided by LLCC Police
- Agents should not enter without:
Questions
Contact LLCCPD at 217-786-2278.