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Crimes are committed by persons of all ages, races and socio-economic groups.

If you see a person committing a crime, IMMEDIATELY contact University Police. Any delay greatly reduces the chances of apprehending the offender.

How to Report Crimes and Emergencies

You may report criminal activity and other emergencies directly to the University Police by dialing 911 from any campus phone or by using any of the University "Blue Light" emergency phones located throughout both campuses. Calling 911 from a campus phone on the Chicago campus will connect you with the Chicago Police Department.

For non-emergencies on either campus, you can contact University Police by dialing 456 from any campus telephone. Non-emergencies may also be reported by calling 847-491-3456 in Evanston or 312-503-3456 in Chicago. You may receive a telephone sticker or magnet, listing University Police telephone numbers, by contacting University Police.

Reporting Suspicious Activity

If you see suspicious persons in your building or on / in the vicinity of campus, IMMEDIATELY report them to University Police.

Provide the following information:

• Person's last known location and direction of travel.
• 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?

Provide a description of the person including:

• Race
• Sex
• Age
• Height
• Weight
• Complexion
• Eye / Hair color
• Facial hair
• Scars
• Tattoos

Don't assume someone else has called University Police.

If suspicious person(s) are in a vehicle, provide vehicle make, model, color and license plate number.

As circumstances warrant, University Police will remove unauthorized persons from the property, issue criminal trespass warnings or make arrests.