Oakton Community College arming campus police this fall

By Madhu Krishnamurthy

"They carry batons, wear badges, make arrests, protect and serve. But for the first time this fall, Oakton Community College's campus police will carry guns. ..."

"'We're changing with the times basically,' Oakton Police Chief Dennis Nolan said. 'We're going to allow our officers to be equipped with all the necessary tools to provide the best possible service. Most people won't even know the difference.' ..."

"'Our main objective here after the officers are armed is to comply with the new federal guidelines -- get our staff, faculty, administration and students involved in a practice scenario with evacuation,' Nolan said. 'Both the state and federal government passed a Campus Security Enhancement Act. We have plans tailor-made for each of our campuses.'..."

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