Program Overview

Northern Illinois University Department of Police and Public Safety

The NIU Department of Police and Public Safety proactively teaches the A.L.I.C.E. concepts to mentally prepare the community for violent attacks.

A.L.I.C.E. Training

A.L.I.C.E. is a simple acronym for the following basic life-saving strategies:

• Alert: Notify the people within the danger zone about the life-threatening risk
• Lockdown: Barricade your area and prepare to evacuate or counter if needed
• Inform: Relay continuous, accurate information to responders about the incident
• Counter: Challenge the attacker and regain control (this is the last resort)
• Evacuate: Remove yourself from the area of the threat as soon as it is safe to do so

During A.L.I.C.E. seminars, participants work through practical scenarios that utilize each of the principles learned during the lecture so they can understand the benefits of each strategy. Participants are taught the value of teamwork in overcoming a potential attacker. When you participate in an A.L.I.C.E. seminar, the scenarios are conducted in your environment to evaluate the current security of your space.

Training

The department offers the following training programs:

• First Aid and CPR Classes
• A.L.I.C.E. Training

Safety Services

The department provides the following safety services:

• Huskie Safe Line
• Safe Walk Service
• Motorist Assistance
• Lost and Found
• Bicycle Registration
• Safe Selling

Safety Education

The department offers the following safety education programs:

• Police Community Relations
• Safety Tips
• Ride-along Program
• Internships

Resources

The department provides access to the following resources:

Campus and Community

• NIU Advocacy Services
• NIU Counseling Services
• NIU Health Services
• NIU Student Conduct Office
• NIU Title IX Coordinator
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
• Hope Haven Shelter
• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
• Safe Passage
• Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center

Public Information

• Report Your Concerns
• Annual Safety and Security (Clery) Report
• Sex Offender Registration
• Concealed Carry
• Smoke-Free Campus
• NIU Daily Crime Log
• Freedom of Expression at NIU
• Tailgating