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
Emergency: 911 or (219) 989-2222
Non-Emergency: Hammond (219) 989-2220 | Westville (219) 785-5220
Anonymous Tip Line: (219) 989-2912
Hammond Office: Schneider Avenue Building 95
Westville Office: Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex 1115
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Emergency Text Messaging Service
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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.
PNW Community Emergency Response Team Training
PNW Public Safety and Lake County Homeland Security will be hosting a free, three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERTS) training course. The CERT program allows participants the opportunity to learn hands-on disaster response techniques and lifesaving skills to utilize in your own homes and neighborhoods.