University Police
The Purdue University Northwest Police Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide security for our campuses.
Contact Us
Hammond Campus
Emergency: 911 or (219) 989-2220
Non-Emergency: (219) 989-2220
Anonymous Tip Line: (219) 989-2912
Westville Campus
Emergency: 911 or (219) 785-5220
Non-Emergency: (219) 785-5220
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Our officers graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and continue training with the Public Safety Council of Northwest Indiana.
From safety training to vehicle services, explore the resources available through PNW police.
Purdue Northwest Welcomes High Tech Crime Unit Partnership
PNW is looking forward to new opportunities in education and innovation as the university partners with the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office on one of ten newly designated High Tech Crime Units.