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ALICE training offers active shooter training

By Jessie Kern | April 2, 2018

Students and faculty concerned with their safety on campus can request a training program offered by NIU Campus Police.ALICE, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate, is a requestable seminar for students and faculty interested in...

NIU Police releases ALICE video

By Northern Star staff | February 19, 2016

NIU Police released a video Thursday promoting their ALICE training program.ALICE stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate, according to the NIU Police website. During ALICE training, participants are taught how to react to violent attackers....

Rock music can be used to teach class

By Troy Doetch | September 28, 2010

Even with her earplugs nestled safely, the nu-metal was too loud. Her ears were fine but the bass guitar vibrating against her sternum was so overwhelming she was forced to leave her front row seat at Disturbed's show. This was a disappointment because...