Report a Crime
All Northwestern community members and guests are encouraged to promptly report criminal incidents, suspicious activity and emergencies to University Police. Don't assume that someone else has reported the incident. Any delay in reporting a crime greatly reduces the chances of apprehending the offender.
If it is an Emergency, dial 911.
Blue Light Call Boxes
Emergency Police “Blue Light” telephones (call boxes) are situated in strategic locations on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses to quickly reach University Police to report crimes, suspicious activity, medical emergencies or concerns about your personal safety.
Incidents may also be reported in person at the Chicago (211 E. Superior Street) or Evanston (1819 Hinman Avenue) police stations.
Non-Emergencies
Evanston
847-491-3456 (or dial 456 from any campus phone)
847-467-7883 (TDD)
Chicago
312-503-3456 (or dial 456 from any campus phone)
312-503-3999 (TDD)
As available / applicable, be prepared to provide University Police with the following information:
- Person's last known location and direction of travel.
- Description of the offender including gender, race, age, height, weight, hair color, tattoos, scars, etc.
- What made the person's actions suspicious?
- Did the person say anything?
- If so, what? Did the person appear intoxicated?
- Were any weapons displayed or was there threat of a weapon?
- If a vehicle is involved, the vehicle make, model, color and license plate number
Tell the officer all the information you know. As circumstances warrant, University Police will remove unauthorized persons from the property, issue criminal trespass warnings or make arrests.