University Police

The IU Northwest Police Department is entering a new horizon in modern police functions. The department is training in many fields and constantly updating as a professional police department. The department is made up of professional law enforcement personnel, all of whom are committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while in pursuit of various educational and cultural endeavors. University officers are police academy trained and receive several hours of post-academy training, both in-house and at regional criminal justice centers.

Indiana University Northwest Police Department Mission Statement
The Indiana University Northwest Police Department is committed to protect the lives, property, and rights of all people, to maintain order, and to enforce the law impartially. We will provide the highest quality police services in partnership with the campus community. To fulfill our mission, we will strive to maintain the highest degree of ethical behavior, integrity, and professional conduct at all times.

Service Philosophy
As members of a student-centered campus, we make the commitment to provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service and assistance in support of the University's Shared Vision, Values, and Strategic Outcomes.

Accessibility
The Indiana University Northwest Police Department is dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors of IU Northwest.  As such, the department employs full-time (commissioned) officers, part-time (commissioned) officers, and student cadets to patrol the campus and assist in fulfilling its mission. 

The department recognizes that its campus location may not be accessible to all persons.  Therefore, the department is providing the following information for all those who may need to request services or the attention of the IU Northwest Police Department. 

NOTE:  Services provided by the IU Northwest Police Department can be provided at virtually any campus location.   When it is not convenient for you to come to the department, we will make arrangements to meet with you elsewhere on campus.

To request services or the assistance from the IU Northwest Police Department:

• Dial 6501 from any campus phone (or 980-6501 from a non-campus phone).  The dispatcher will gather information from you and, depending on your needs, dispatch the appropriate personnel to assist.
• Pick up the receiver on any emergency phone to be directly linked to the IU Northwest Police Department dispatcher and request services/assistance.
• Get the attention of any of our uniformed personnel who provide foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols campus-wide 24-hours-a-day.