The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department is responsible for investigating all crimes and incidents occurring on University of Nebraska-Lincoln property. The University strongly encourages victims to report all incidents to UNLPD immediately, regardless of their nature. Crimes occurring on the UNL campus may be reported in person at 300 North 17th Street or by calling UNLPD any time of day or night.

Emergencies requiring police, fire or medical aid may be reported by calling the UNLPD Emergency Line (911), or by dialing 9-911 from any telephone on campus. All of the telephones located on campus are tied into the 911 emergency system.

Blue Phones are located at strategic locations throughout campus and may be activated by simply pushing a button. This will connect you with a University operator who will provide assistance or connect you with UNLPD dispatch in the event you are reporting a crime.

Non-emergency calls for service may be reported by dialing UNLPD at 472-2222. This will connect you with a UNLPD dispatcher who will take your information and the proper response will be initiated.

When to call?

Crimes in progress and crimes which have just occurred should be reported immediately by dialing 911.

Whenever possible, please have the actual victim or witness of the crime call directly. First hand information is always more accurate and complete.

Threatening behavior should be reported to UNLPD 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. Do not hang up until the dispatcher tells you to do so. Typical information the dispatcher may ask you for includes:

• Where did the incident occur? Include building and room area.
• How long ago did the incident occur?
• Give a brief description of what occurred.
• Did the suspect(s) have any weapons?
• Where and when was the suspect last seen?
• 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 and Weight
  • Hair Color and Length
  • Clothing
  • Glasses/Facial Hair
  • Was the suspect carrying anything?
  • Vehicle description, color, make, model and license plate