Shooting Incident

This type of incident is unpredictable, and your immediate response depends on the situation you encounter.

Call 911 if you can.

  • Run — Evacuate to a safe area away from the danger and take protective cover; notify anyone you may encounter to do the same.
  • Hide — If not safe to evacuate, go to the nearest room.
    • Lock and block the doors.
    • Turn off the lights.
    • Stay away from doors and windows.
    • Keep quiet. Silence your phone.
    • Stay there until assistance arrives.
  • Fight — If unable to evacuate or seek a secured location then fight with everything you have in order to save your life.
  • Individuals not in harm’s way are to take protective cover, staying away from windows and doors until notified otherwise.

Contact Us

In case of emergency: Call 911

Non-emergency Phone Number: 815-753-1212

niupd@niu.edu

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