LVC students and the local community support police

Bailey Thumm ’22, Staff Writer

LVC students and the local community are striving to reunite people to support police by depoliticizing the career.

Every Thursday from 3-6 p.m., since Sept. 10, a group of local community members have rallied at the Annville Square to show their support for law enforcement. Organizers say the rally is apolitical and anyone is welcome to join.

LVC students along with some faculty and staff are working on creating a “Back the Police” walk around campus to emphasize the need for supporting police without having politics involved.

“Law enforcement is being used as a political football when the U.S. Policing should be apolitical but community-based,” Dr. Chris Dolan, professor of political science, said. “Law enforcement, like every institution, must be a reflection of civil society and the rule of law in our democracy. We have to find an appropriate balance between civil rights/liberties and public safety. We must depoliticize our law enforcement and build stronger communities and institutions so everyone can thrive.”

LVC’s COVID-19 guidelines urge students not to attend off-campus events, so this event would give students the opportunity to express support for police in a safe manner. Details of the walk have not yet been released.