What are the responsibilities of the NIU Police Department versus the DeKalb Police Department when a call for service involves the college area?
The NIU Police Department responds to calls that occur on campus. This includes all classrooms, dormitories, athletic/recreational facilities, and streets surrounding these facilities. The DeKalb Police Department responds to calls that occur off campus, which involves the fraternities, sororities, off campus residences, and all other City streets. You may contact the NIU Police Department at 815/753-1212 or the DeKalb Police Department at 815/748-8400 for assistance or questions of concern.