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NIU police officers still on duty through rain, sun or snow

By Alex Fiore | February 10, 2011

Students may have bundled up with a mug of hot chocolate during last week's blizzard and subsequent frigid temperatures, but the NIU Police didn't have that luxury. "We had to deal with the cold and the wind just like everyone else," said Sgt. Alan Smith...

Freezing temps have police working overtime

By Alex Fiore | February 9, 2011

Students may have bundled up with a mug of hot chocolate during last week's blizzard and subsequent frigid temperatures, but the NIU Police didn't have that luxury. "We had to deal with the cold and the wind just like everyone else," said Sgt. Alan Smith...

Banks scams become an issue at NIU

By Alex Fiore | January 24, 2011

DeKALB | The NIU Police Department has warned students to not become "victims" of a bank scam that has been an issue on the NIU campus. In a release issued on the NIU Police website, students are urged to not participate in the scam, which nets the student...

Traffic heavy intersections prone to more accidents

By John Bachmann | December 2, 2010

A little common sense can go a long way. Around the DeKalb area there are several intersections prone to vehicle accidents. DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni said two intersections, Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway and First Street and Lincoln Highway,...

An NIU Police officer stands with Kazan, one of the oldest members of the NIU Police K-9 Unit.

NIU Police’s K-9 unit sniffs out crime on-campus, community

By Amy Kreeger | November 28, 2010

The NIU Police Department houses five four-legged officers, and they intend to sniff out crime. Five dogs currently comprise the NIU Department of Police and Public Safety's K-9 unit. The K-9 unit has been on campus since 2002, and covers the DeKalb community...

Campus crime blotter for 11/22/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 21, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Aug. 17 At 12:28 p.m.,...

RHA president, SA chief resigns

By Rikki Cottrell and Shaun Zinck | November 18, 2010

The Student Association chief of staff and RHA president resigned Thursday after being arrested and charged Wednesday night with possession of cannabis. Jonathan Kite, 21, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday after NIU Police were called to Neptune North...

An NIU Police officer stands with Kazan, one of the oldest members of the NIU Police K-9 Unit.

K-9 Unit provides a ‘peace of mind’ to NIU

By Amy Kreeger | November 9, 2010

A big German Shepherd is chasing a tennis ball thrown by his owner. This dog walks along side the police everyday, sniffing out law violations and danger. Watching him play fetch, one wouldn't think he's one of the top NIU Police dogs. "Good boy," NIU...

Campus blotter for 11/04/10

By The Northern Star Staff | November 3, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. April 13 • About 12:05...

Police seek information on Saturday morning attack

By Northern Star staff | October 30, 2010

NIU released an email advisory Saturday that said officials are searching for information about an attack that happened early Saturday morning. According to the NIU Today website, a female student reported she was attacked while walking alone around 1...

Campus blotter for Oct. 18

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. At about 11:42 p.m.,...

NIU student missing since Oct. 14

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2010

NIU Police are currently seeking information on the location of student Antinette J. Keller. Keller, 18, of Plainfield, was last seen by friends around noon on Thursday in the Neptune residence hall. She reportedly told friends she was going for a walk...