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Safety Bulletins need to be sent out more often to make students feel safer

By Lisa Lillianstrom | October 7, 2018

When it comes to feeling safe on campus, students want to know what is going on so they can keep an eye out for unsafe situations, which is why safety bulletins are necessary and should be sent out more often.The NIU Police Department sends bulletins...

Safety Bulletins send wrong message

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 16, 2015

The NIU Police Department should place greater accountability on those who are accused of sexually assaulting others by examining the Safety Tips and Resources section in its safety bulletins.There was a reported attempted sexual assault Sept. 5 on West...

Cozzi’s view: Police should have issued text advisory in Travel Inn incident

By Danny Cozzi | November 1, 2013

At least one shot was fired Friday on Lincoln Highway near the Travel Inn during a gunfire incident.NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips said a fight took place in the Travel Inn parking lot. DeKalb police said at least one shot was fired, but there were only...