Report Directly to Campus Security Authorities (CSA)
Report crimes or accidents to Campus Security Authorities (CSA).
Reporting Crimes and Suspicious Behavior
Call 911 for an immediate police, fire or medical response.
In an Emergency
Call campus Police at (847) 491-3456, (312) 503-3456, or (847) 467-7883 (TDD).
You can also contact us through Emergency Police "blue light" telephones. They 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.
Locate Emergency "Blue Light" Telephones
Non-Emergency Contacts
If there is no immediate threat, you can call our department, Facilities, Information Technology or the Main University phone to report incidents or accidents. These numbers are monitored 24/7.
Common Reporting Topics and Reporting Tools
Emergencies: Call 911 for any situation requiring an immediate police, fire or medical response.
Report Missing Students
Contact University Police immediately at (847) 491-3456 or (312) 503-3456 if you believe that a Northwestern University student is missing.
Report Sexual Violence
Review important information regarding reporting sexual violence.
Identify Threatening Behavior
Learn to identify threatening behavior and use the Wildcats Aware form to report potentially threatening behavior.
Give Feedback on Police Service
You can use the EthicsPoint tool to report concerns regarding police services. Please submit compliments about our services emailing University Police.
Report a Concern
Help Northwestern by reporting a concern and learn about your options and resources.