If the NIU police show up at your door, it’s probably not because you invited them to your party. But a new policy will allow students to have NIU police provide security services at off-campus parties and social events located at private residences...
If a student loses an item, there is a good chance the NIU Police Department has it. The NIU police department provides its own lost and found service. They are one of several lost and found services students can use on campus. Items not claimed at the...
Irving Construction will be the contract manager for the new DeKalb Police Department station. The decision was made at a DeKalb City Council meeting Monday. Interim DeKalb Police Chief Ron Pearson said the department hopes construction starts soon, but...
If you’re reading this in the state of Illinois, the person next to you is not carrying a concealed weapon - at least, not legally. The Family and Personal Protection Act (HB0148), failed to pass in the Illinois General Assembly by 6 votes last year,...
In May, the NIU Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management and Planning will teach representatives from other colleges and universities how to put together emergency response plans. “NIU is a great choice for hosting this course and other...
May it be a pat or pinch of someone’s behind, or a display of demeaning or sexual materials, sexual harassment can happen anywhere. Andrea Drott, interpersonal violence health educator at health enhancement, said sexual harassment is considered anything...
During warm weather, less students are inside, which could decrease the chances of criminal infractions occurring, said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. “When it’s cold outside, students tend to come inside and not be outside,” Smith said. “So when...
Counterfeit bills are circulating around campus. Since last September, nine instances of counterfeit bills have been reported,said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith said. The bills are of low denominations, like $5, $10 and $20, he said. The investigations behind...
Bond was set Friday for two DeKalb residentscharged with possession of crack cocaine.According to court documents, Jessica Grady,40, is charged with possession of crack cocaine and possession ofcannabis. Bond was set at $50,000.NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith...
A former NIU Police officer was charged Tuesday for sexually assaulting a female student. Andrew Rifkin is accused of criminal sexual assault, said Victor Escarcida, DeKalb County assistant state's attorney. The victim, an NIU student, filed a complaint...
UPDATE 2:20 p.m.: According to an NIU email alert, NIU's Department of Police and Public Safety issued an “all clear” for Barsema Hall at 2 p.m. Classes will resume at 3 p.m., and students and faculty will be able to access the building immediately....
Bond was set Thursday for two men arrested in connection with local car burglaries. According to NIU Police reports, Demetrius D. Henderson, 26, of Chicago, and Jonathan Green, 28, of Chicago, were both arrested Wednesday. NIU Sgt. Alan Smith said Henderson...
