FREEPORT — Isaac Asche, a native of Orangeville, was sworn in as a police officer with the Beloit Police Department.
Asche graduated from Highland Community College in May 2017, with an Associate of Science Degree.
He furthered his studies in law enforcement at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.
While a student at Highland, Asche studied criminal justice and was active in the Criminal Justice Club. He also volunteered for local law enforcement agencies.
While studying criminal justice at Highland, Asche said his experience taught him that becoming a police officer is more than riding in a patrol car.
He said the role of a police officer is about patience and community relations to help people feel safe and follow laws.
Jennifer Roser, criminal justice instructor and advisor to the Criminal Justice Club, said she is proud of Asche for earning a job in a chosen field that took him from his studies at Highland to becoming a police officer.