The Northern Illinois University Department of Police and Public Safety is committed to ensuring that NIU is one of the safest educational institutions in the nation.
The University employs more than 60 full-time, sworn police officers who are committed to a holistic, integrated approach to the philosophy of community policing. These dedicated people are an integral part of every aspect of campus life. Their mission is not merely to enforce the law, but also to educate students, faculty, staff and the visiting public as to how in cooperation with the police they can be better prepared to take care of themselves and their property. The police interact with members of the community daily, building healthy, wholesome relationships and extensive interpersonal networks that allow them to proactively mitigate potential problems and implement solutions before trouble arises.
As you will see from the information provided in this report, this approach has been very successful in helping us create a safe and secure environment for the entire NIU community.
If you would like to learn more about the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety, visit our website at www.finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety or call our offices at (815) 753-1212.
Donald Grady
Chief of Police and Public Safety