Safe Walk

Virtual Safety Options

The NIU Safe app has several features to help you stay safe while walking:

  • The Mobile Blue Light feature instantly shares your location with NIU police.
  • The Virtual Walkhome feature allows a police dispatcher to track your location as you walk to a specific location.
  • The Friend Walk feature allows a friend to track you until you reach your destination.

NIU Safe on Apple App Store

NIU Safe on Google Play Store

NIU Safe app screen

Contact Us

In case of emergency: Call 911

Non-emergency phone number: 815-753-1212

Records: 815-753-9628

Department email: niupd@niu.edu

Records request email: niupdrecords@niu.edu 

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