MCC Daily Tribune
MCC Proud: Sam Hillmon
Lieutenant Sam Hillmon is a Campus Peace Officer and has worked at Monroe Community College (MCC) for nearly twenty years. He is responsible for running Public Safety operations at the Brighton Campus during the day shift (7AM to 3PM).
Hillmon graduated from Rush-Henrietta and is a proud MCC alumnus.
He hadn’t considered a career in law enforcement until it came time to choose a college major. “I made the decision to go into criminal justice because I thought working in Parole or Probation would be something I liked,” he said.
Hillmon got a student aide job with Public Safety and the rest is history!
He fondly remembers being appointed class sergeant during his six-month police academy training for the peace officer position. Chosen by class counselors, a class sergeant serves as part of the command staff for half of the class.
Reflecting on his years at MCC, Hillmon recalled a particularly funny moment when he was put in charge as a sergeant for the very first time. “During that shift, I received a radio call that there was a turkey in a suite in Tribune Hall. I thought that someone was playing a joke because of the nature of the call…” he said. However, upon his arrival, there was a live turkey inside one of the suites! The wild turkey flew in through a first-floor window and couldn’t find its way back out. And in case you’re wondering - Hillmon can confirm the turkey was safely returned to the outdoors.
When asked what advice he’d give current MCC students, Hillmon said, “Follow your own path, find yourself, and work hard!” For students considering enrolling, Hillmon said, “Stop considering and start doing, it’s a great place to be.”
Outside of MCC, Sam coaches Boys Varsity Lacrosse for Rush-Henrietta and the 2031 FCA Upstate Navy Boy’s Lacrosse team.
Fun Facts About Sam
Courtney: If you had to eat the same meal at least once a day, what would it be?
Sam: Burgers.
Courtney: What is your favorite movie?
Sam: Friday, Strangers, Goodfellas, The Fourth Kind… got to have variety!
Courtney: What is your favorite sports team?
Sam: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (looong before Brady)
Courtney: What is your biggest fear?
Sam: Losing important people.
Courtney: Is there anything about you that people are surprised to learn?
Sam: I enjoy a lot of different genres of music.
Courtney: If you could attend a dinner with any celebrity, living or dead, who would you choose?
Sam: Kobe.
Courtney: Do you prefer staying up late or waking up early in the morning?
Sam: A busy schedule makes it so I prefer both. Haha!
Courtney: Share the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you
Sam: When you are counted on to make a decision, make it! If it’s wrong, make another one!
Courtney: What destination do you hope to visit one day?
Sam: SOOO MANY!
Courtney: What activities do you participate in over the weekend?
Sam: Spending time with my family and coaching.
Courtney: Is there anything else that you’d like to share about yourself?
Sam: I like to see people do good in the world.
Photo caption: Sam Hillmon standing behind a table, leaning forward to chat with a student during an event. Sam is wearing his uniform and is smiling at the individual.
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Courtney Weimar
Community Relations
07/09/2025