About

The NIU Department of Police and Public Safety is committed to providing a safe and secure campus for students, employees and visitors. For decades, NIU police have helped create and maintain an environment that promotes academic and professional success.

Learn more about our:

• History
• Leadership and contacts
• Mission, vision and values

Service Areas

We provide services in the following ares:

• Police operations: crime prevention and investigations
• Public safety operations: telecommunications, security guards, lost and found
• Support services: first aid and other training, documentation management
• Internal affairs: community feedback (compliments/concerns)

Learn more about our service areas.

Locations

We have two locations:

• Administrative offices and records (395 Wirtz Drive): Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except university holidays. Arrestees are released in the exterior lobby.
• Dispatch center and weapons storage (375 Wirtz Drive): Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls for service are answered here. It's also the location of the lost and found.

In addition, there are community safety centers in residence halls throughout campus, where officers can meet privately with students to address concerns. They're staffed on an as-needed basis.