How to Report an Emergency

How to Report and Emergency

If you are a witness to or are a victim of a crime, Public Safety is available to assist. If you are aware of an emergency situation please report any information you have to Public Safety.

Emergencies requiring police, fire, or medical aid should be reported by calling Public Safety at 402.554.2911.

Blue Phones are located throughout campus and may be activated by simply pushing a button. This will connect you with a Public Safety dispatcher who will provide assistance.

When to Call

Crimes in progress and crimes that have just occurred should be reported immediately by dialing 402.554.2911 or 911.

Whenever possible, please have the actual victim or witness of the crime call directly.

First-hand information is always more accurate and complete.

What to Say When You Call

The dispatcher will ask a series of questions and have officers respond 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 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/weight, hair color/length, clothing, glasses, facial hair)?
• Was the suspect carrying anything?
• Vehicle description, color, make, model, and license plate