Northern Illinois University
Department of Police and Public Safety

Police Operations

Our fully-trained and certified police officers work 24/7 to protect and serve the NIU community. Learn more about how our department partners with the community, protects life and property, responds to medical emergencies and conducts investigations to keep our staff, students and community members safe.

• Crime Prevention Officer
• Bike Patrol
• Community Oriented Policing (COPS)
• K-9 Unit
• Patrol Division
• Investigations Unit
• Evidence Technicians