The University strongly encourages victims to report all incidents to the UNL Police Department at once regardless of their nature. Crimes occurring on the UNL campus may be reported in person or by calling the UNL Police Department any time of day or night.
Emergencies requiring police, fire or medical aid may be reported in person by dialing 911 from any telephone on campus. All of the telephones located on campus are tied into the 911 emergency system. You may also call 472-2222. This connects you to the UNL Police emergency line.
Non-emergency calls for service may be reported by dialing the UNL Police Department at 472-2222. Upon reporting a crime, traffic accident, injury accident or other incident, the proper response will be initiated.
When to call?
Crimes in progress and crimes which have just occurred should be reported immediately by dialling 472-2222 or 911.
Whenever possible, please have the actual victim or witness of teh crime call directly. First hand inforamtion is always more accurate and complete. If someone gives you the information and leaves, please include that information to the person who answers your call.
Threatening behavior should be reported to UNL Police as soon as possible.
What to say when calling?
The dispatcher will ask a series of structured questions and have officers responding to the appropriate area. Listen carefully to each question and try to answer it as best as you can. Remember, not to hang-up until the dispatcher tells you to do so.
Give a brief description of what occurred.
Where did the incident occur? Include building and room/area.
Give a detailed description of the events that occurred.
How long did the incident occurr?
Did the suspect(s) have any weapons?
Where and when was the suspect last scene?
Which direction was the suspect headed?
Was the suspect on foot or in a car?
What did the suspect look like?
Gender
Race
Age
Height & Weight
Hair Color & Length
Clothing
Glasses/Facial Hair
Was the suspect carrying anything?
Vehicl description, color, make, model and license plate.
