Chief Carl Loney, more regularly known as the “e-mail man,” claims “not all education takes place in the classroom.” Is this why he usually turns a blind eye when the tradition of streaking takes place in Wittenberg’s hollow? Or is it because he wants to also be seen as more of a heroic figure than just a police officer. I guess it all depends on whom you ask.
Loney had been in the force for over 30 years, and abashedly follows in the footsteps of his family who were all members of a police force. You can tell by the way he controls the classroom conversation and the way he eagerly proclaims, “Wittenberg has 13 officers,” which is much more than a regular force that he’s proud of who and what he has produced.
Loney, who is more than willing to offer up how alcohol infractions have gone down (20 from past years), and liquor referrals down by 101, but when asked about the current McMurray’s situation he shies away from the matter.
It makes one wonder if Loney only wants his force to be recognized in a positive light. “We don’t want it to be an us [Wittenberg Police], against them [Witt Students] kind of thing,” he says looking over his notes, “and we are concerned about the students.”
His, and the other officers work has paid off though. The infractions and referrals have noticeably gone down, and they do abide by the Clarity Act, which forces the university to keep all records available. They handle 80-90 % of crime cases that come through campus, and are constantly patrolling Wittenberg streets making sure the students are safe.
“It’s not about me,” he continuously says, making it a point that he actually does care about the students. He even recalls a story of how he bought a student a notebook because they couldn’t afford one.
When asked about the tradition of going streaking in the hollow Loney chuckles and says, “It’s not a robbery in my book.”
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