Daniel Eiland, sophomore electrical engineering major, talks about the police report he filed regarding the racial slurs he was called off-campus Thursday. He said he remained calm when four men in a silver pickup truck called out racial slurs at him, saying Eiland doesn’t belong in their town.
NIU Police Chief Donald Grady was put on administrative leave effective immediately Saturday. That same day, Lt. Kartik Ramakrishnan was notified of the university’s intent to discharge him. Paul Palian, director of public and media relations, said...
On average, the city of DeKalb faces a violent crime every 36 hours, and there is a sexual assault every eight days. There are a few simple things people can do to help ensure their own safety. “I think as far as the assaults, whether it be sexual or...
Multiple arrests have been made in regard to the coffee fund investigation. Robert Albanese, Susan Zahm, Lawrence Murray, Kenneth Pugh, Mark Beaird and Joseph Alberti were arrested; Michael Hall, Keenon Darlinger and Keith Jackson have not been, according...
1:40 p.m. update: NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith said Susan Zahm and Lawrence Murray have turned themselves in to the NIU Police Department. Zahm is charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor. Lawrence is charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor....
Arrest warrants for eight current NIU employees and one former employee have been issued in regard to the coffee fund investigation. Robert Albanese, Michael Hall, Lawrence Murray, Susan Zahm, Kenneth Pugh, Keenon Darlinger, Mark Beaird, Joseph Alberti...
Students who do not obey traffic signals at on-campus crosswalks can be ticketed. The NIU police have been taking measures to protect students at crosswalks and prevent accidents. They have been keeping watch of crosswalks, like those located at Annie...
The eighth annual mock disaster drill was staged outside of the Convocation Center on Thursday. The NIU Police Department teamed up with the DeKalb Fire Department and other local agencies to test emergency preparedness and response in the event of an...
The 2012 annual safety and security report and fire safety report was released by NIU Monday. NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith said the safety and security report makes it possible for people to make an informed decision on whether they want to visit NIU. The...
UPDATE: Redel said the suspects have not been caught yet as of 6:40 p.m.------- An attempted robbery took place off-campus today. NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith said two black male suspects attempted to rob a UPS truck at 12:45 p.m. at 919 Ridge Road. The...
NIU has outdone itself this time. Recently, a new policy concerning security for off-campus parties was put into action by members of the Student Association and the NIU administration. This policy, dubbed the Off Campus Security Policy, makes it possible...
Residents living in the northwest section of DeKalb City may notice more police patrolling the area than usual. That’s because the NIU police, DeKalb police and DeKalb County police made an agreement in September 2011 to increase their presence in the...
