" Another great decision by the powers to be at LLC? Sending their head security cop to FBI training, is not a good use of taxpayers money. "

" I knew Randy personly and I think that it would be a good ideal to go to Virginia to the FBI acadamy. I think that he should Go Randy a great cop "

" I have to say that I agree with Whattobeaco, poor grammar and all, that Mr Ervin should go. They will probably focus on anti-terrorism tactics, which would make him better prepared to act if the terrorists decide to attack Lake Land College, because I'm sure Lake Land is high on the priority list for the terrorists. "

" Lake Land College and Chief Randy Ervin are very fortunate to have Chief Ervin selected to attend the FBI National Academy Program at the FBI Academy, Quantico, VA. Thousands apply, but only a few are chosen. Some wait more than 5 years to attend after submitting their application. This program will allow him the opportunity to interact and exchange information with law enforcement officers from around the world. There is no charge to the college except to agree to continue to pay his salary and benefits.
This program is looked upon as the Harvard of law enforcement training. Only the best are selected. After graduation, the National Academy Associates continue with periodic in-service training via the central and southern Illinois chapter of the National Academy Association. Many cities require all applicants for the postion of Chief of Police to be graduates of the FBI National Academy. That is indicative of how informed ciy managers and professionals view those who graduate from the program. It is affilitated with the University of Virgina and academic credit is earned by all those who attend.
Chief Ervin will be able to share the many ideas and approaches to law enforcement that he will learn at the FBI Academy with his fellow officers at Lake Land College as with the officers from area departments. Congratulations to Chief Ervin and Lake Land College.
Steve Senteney, FBI Special Agent- Retired, Mattoon, IL "

" Why yes, Steve, all glorified security guards should attend this training at the tax payers expense. "

" Am I missing something here? The head of LLC security is going to receive FBI training? The head of Lake Land College Security? I wasn't aware that the already oversized security force at this junior college was in such drastic need of Federal crime fighting training. It must be all those murders, kidnappings, rapes, and hostage situations that they've been plagued with recently. I can't wait for the approval to come through for Barney Fife's Secret Service training. And is there any local office that Randy Irvin ISN'T interested in running for? I guess those tax-payer funded donut-eating jobs are addictive, huh. This will make the pain of my real estate taxes completely worth while. Yep, completely worth while. "

" Your point that there is no cost to the college is rather disingenuous, as well as misleading. This sounds like the typical attitude of a former government employee. Let me point out to you that there is a cost, even though it is hidden in the bloated federal budget. In case you don't know it, Steve, we the taxpayers are footing the cost for this rather expensive training. It would also seem to me that if space is limited, it should be filled by someone other than the head security guard ( a reality, despite his title) at a community college in the boondocks of downstate Illinois. Typical bureaucratic reasoning, on your part. "

" Barney Fife Secret Service training? Is that where they teach security guards how to handle more than one bullet? And speaking of bullets, what the heck does a security guard at a community college need a gun for in the first place? I guess they will need a jail out there at the LLC campus too. Hey what the heck, they will need some place to detain all those terrorists Randy apprehends after he gets his FBI training. Does the FBI training curriculum include anything about donuts, Steve? "

" We're getting the point Mr Senteney, we all know that you're a former FBI agent. Is it really necessary to sign all your letters to the editor as that and as well your posts on here? Is that supposed to make your opinions more important? Give it a rest, we're not impressed. I'm always glad to see a new poster on here, but please lay off the retired FBI agent baloney. "

" LOL @ Barney Fife's Secret Service training & donuts curriculum! Excellant posts! ~ Rockin Rotty, Silver Tongue Devil Rotty - Hopefully nowhere near Retired, Charleston, IL LOL! :D "

" Yes Rotty, it is funny but in a very sad way really. And Dohbaugh, please keep any talk of a jail to a minimum. The last thing this junior college needs is more ideas for burning through our hard earned taxes. And by the way, does anyone know the exact number of security personnel currently employed at Lake Land College? I've heard it is well into the double digits. Is this true? "

" Harry Potter

I dont think that you understand what people are trying to say to you. Sorry for my grammer and English I was trying to take care of my children at that time. Me and many people think that it would be a great idea for him to go to Virginia. No terrorists will probably not came and attack LLC but with the knowledge of the FBI he could help with a lot of other stuff. LLC law enforcement doesn't just deal with LLC they help the police with Mattoon. And the donuts cops do a whole lot more than just eat donuts. They protect lives. What do you do when somebody is trying to break into your house? You call 911 and what do you get COPS "