University Police bike units actively patrol campus during the Spring, Summer and Fall.
Community Service Officers or contract security personnel are stationed overnite in 20 residences halls and colleges.
University Police have full law enforcement powers and responsibilities under State law as municipal Police Officers.
The University Police Communication Center is staffed by trained and certified dispatchers who answer calls for service.
University Police staff can assist with planning your campus special event.
The Evanston campus Parking office is located in the University Police station lobby at 1819 Hinman Avenue.
Police Officers are available to speak about crime prevention and safety issues.
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University Police sell Kryptonite bike locks at cost and register bikes.
Contact Us
In case of Emergency, Dial 911
EVANSTON CAMPUS:
1819 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208-1320
Phone: 847.491.3456 – Fax: 847-491-4931
TDD: 847-467-7883
CHICAGO CAMPUS
211 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 660611-3153
Phone: 312.503.3456 – Fax: 312.503.2101
TDD: 312-503-3999
or dial 456 from any campus phone
Email Us: universitypolice@northwestern.edu
Parking
Parking Office
- For parking on the Evanston Campus, contact Evanston Campus Parking Services: 847-491-3319
- For parking on the Chicago Campus, contact University Services: 312-503-1103
News
- See Career Opportunities for new positions open in University Police.
- Updated campus "Blue Light" Police Emergency phones maps now online. For additional information, click here.
- It's that time of the year - Bike Registration, Safety and Security.
Crime Alert
A woman not affiliated with Northwestern University was the victim of a robbery in the Engelhart Hall parking lot located at 1915 Maple Street on Tuesday, May 15, at approximately 2:20 a.m. The offender took her cellphone but the victim was not injured.