Huskie Tip Line
You can help keep campus safe by reporting crime to our anonymous tip line at 815-753-8477, by using our anonymous online tip form, or by phone via the NIU Safe App.
Use the tipline to report illegal activities and/or violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Individuals providing a tip that leads to an arrest or a finding of guilt through the Office of Student Conduct is eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $250. Those earning a reward will be directed to a local bank where they can pick up the money by providing their code.
Those submitting a tip will never be asked for identifying information and will be issued a code to ensure anonymity.
Tips may also be submitted to DeKalb Police by sending an anonymous text to “67823” and starting the message with “AlertDeKalb,” or to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers at 815-895-3272 or by emailing crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org.