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Report a Crime

​​​​To report a crime or emergency at a Chicago Campus call:

Lincoln Park Campus: (773) 325-7777
Loop Campus: (312)362-8400

​​To report a crime or emergency at the Los Angeles Campus call:

Los Angeles Police and Fire Emergency: 911
Loop Campus Public Safety: (312) 362-8400
DePaul's Loop Campus is the designated recipient for reports regarding Los Angeles Campus.​​

If you're a victim of theft:

If you have been a victim of a property theft crime please take a few moments to read the following. The Public Safety Department regrets your loss and wishes to assist you in every way possible. The following information may be of assistance to you:

  • Cancel all credit/debit cards immediately if they have been stolen.
  • Notify someone immediately to watch your home if your keys have been taken. Be sure to change your locks on all doors.
  • Make a report with the Chicago Police Department (dial 311) and with the DePaul Public Safety Department.
  • Report a stolen drivers license to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State.
  • Report the loss of a voter registration card.
  • Serial numbers are important in the recovery of stolen property. Stolen items are recovered and can be traced by their serial numbers. It is important that you know the serial numbers of your equipment. You may report them after the initial report has been made.
  • DePaul University does not carry insurance for the theft of personal property. If personal property has been stolen from you, we suggest that you contact your insurance agent for possible coverage from your homeowners or automobile insurance.
  • If the Public Safety Department can be of any other assistance or you have any other information that you would like to give us, please call us at (773) 325-7777 (Lincoln Park) or (312) 362-8400 (Loop).
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