Every resident is responsible for knowing and following residential safety and security procedures. Prior to moving on to campus all new residents are required to complete the Wildcat Safety program. The Wildcat Safety covers informs residents about a variety of topics including Northwestern's residential security system, fire safety, and personal safety tips. To view the Wildcat Safety program, click on this link.

Here are links to other important safety and security information:

Blue Light Phones
University "Blue Light" emergency phones are located throughout both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Northwestern offers an interactive campus map which indicates the location of all Blue Light phones with a symbol of the letter "P" inside a circle.

SafeRide
The SafeRide program website provides a description of their services and detailed pick up location information (look for the location closest to your residential area) in both list and map formats. SafeRide also employs many student drivers and dispatchers.

How to identify your belongings
Identifiable valuables are less attractive to thieves. Marking/engraving property with a unique number aids police in identifying and returning stolen property to the rightful owner. Upon request Northwestern's Police Department will check out a handheld electric engraver and provide an "Operation ID" Log sheet (for documenting property information) and Operation ID decals (to display on entry doors/windows at the location of marked property). Record serial numbers, brand names, dates of purchase and purchase price or your valuables. The Police will ask for this information in the event of theft or loss.

How to register your bike
Click here to register your bicycle on-line with University Police.

How to describe a suspicious person
Click here to view a University Police webpage which gives suggestions for describing a suspicious person.

NU Shuttle System
Northwestern has an extensive shuttle system that provides free transportation around the Evanston campus and between the Chicago and Evanston campuses.

University Police
The University Police website has lots of valuable information including campus crime statistics, how to register for free personal safety courses, and other services provided by the police department.

No Place for Hate
Northwestern's No Place for Hate website is a valuable resource on the topic of hate crimes and bias incidents.