Lane Linder, who currently leads the security team at Lake Forest High School, is moving to a neighboring district as he has been named Director of Security at Township High School District 113.
The District 113 school board approved Linder’s hiring at their Sept. 24 meeting, according to a statement.
“I am honored to join District 113 as the Director of Security and look forward to collaborating with the dedicated staff and administration to safeguard our students, faculty, and community,” Linder said in a release. “Drawing from my background in law enforcement and school security, I’m committed to advancing District 113’s safety protocols and introducing new strategies to address evolving security challenges. My focus is on fostering a secure, welcoming environment where students and staff feel safe and supported.”
District 113 includes both Deerfield and Highland Park High School.
For the last six years, Linder has served as Director of Security and Operations at Lake Forest High School.
Before LFHS, Linder led security at the Hanover Community School Corporation in Cedar Park, Indiana when he retired from the Village of Park Forest Police Department after 22 years.
At District 113, Linder will be reunited with Superintendent Chala Holland, who was LFHS principal from July 2015 to June 2021.
“We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Lane as our Director of Security,” Holland said in the statement. “Lane’s extensive experience working with students in district and high school settings, combined with his expertise in threat assessment, crisis management, and supporting stakeholder learning positions enable him to immediately strengthen our safety and security protocols. With a distinguished law enforcement career, where he served as a commander, school resource officer, led K9 teams, and developed comprehensive crisis intervention strategies, Lane is uniquely equipped to lead District 113’s efforts in ensuring the safety of our entire community.”
LFHS spokeswoman Melissa Oakley said Linder’s position would be posted quickly for applicants seeking to replace him.
Daniel I. Dorfman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.