In January 2009 the City of Springfield entered into an agreement with Clark State Community College for the Springfield Police Division to provide police protection for the college community. The agreement provides two full-time police officers to be assigned to the college. The officers typically work from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. In addition to providing a safe environment for students, faculty and staff, the officers assigned to these positions actively engage in crime prevention, public relations, and mentoring of students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program. The officers have access to all of the resources, equipment, and personnel of the Springfield Police Division to assist them in accomplishing their assignments. The officers provide these services at the Leffels Lane Campus, the Downtown Campus, and all other property owned by the college.