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Name that Crime
100

When you have an emergency who do you call?

What is NIU Police and Public Safety/911?

100

You always have the right to do this while being questioned by the police. 

What is the Right to Remain Silent?

100

This simple action is one of the easiest ways to reduce theft in dorms or apartments. 

What is Locking your door?

100

Legal Drinking Age

What is 21yrs old?

100

You left your MacBook in the lounge area and Jimmy walks by and takes it. 

What is Theft?

200

Where can you find Emergency Contacts, a Panic Button, Tip Reporting, Virtual Walk Home, Safety Notifications and Campus Map?

What is NIU SAFE APP?

200

A passenger is usually not required to show ID during a traffic stop unless the officer believes this. 

What is Reasonable Suspicion of Criminal Activity?

200

Your friend drank too much and now they are passed out and not answering to you. What do you do?

What is call 911?

200

Most commonly abused drug on college campuses.

What is Alcohol?

200

Taniesha and her roommate got into an argument over a boy sleeping over. Taniesha got upset and punched her roommate. 

What is Battery?

300

Provides comprehensive mental health support to students currently enrolled at NIU. Offers a full range of services, focusing on a variety of health and wellness topics. 

What is Counseling and Consultation Services?

300

You have to do this when asked on a Traffic Stop. 

What is Provide Identification?

300

The campus policy that ensures students are accountable for the behavior and actions of anyone they bring into residence halls. 

What is Guest Responsibility?

300

Where on campus can you possess Cannabis?

What is NOWHERE!!

300

Emily, who is 19 years old, went to party with her friends where she drank multiple alcoholic beverages. 

What is Underage Alcohol Consumption?
400

DeKalb County’s only Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center. Provides a wide range of services to survivors and their loved ones including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and so much more.

What is Safe Passage?

400

When a Police Officer has reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred, is occurring or will occur, they can stop an individual. What is this called?

What is a Terry Stop?

400

Unusual behavior or situations that seem out of place and could indicate a potential safety concern.

What is Suspicious Activity?

400

This BAC level is considered legally impaired for driving in all US states for drivers aged 21 and over.

What is 0.08%?

400

Alicia broke up with her boyfriend John. Since the breakup John has been calling and texting Alicia multiple times a day. Alicia told him to stop contacting her, yet he continues to call and text her. 

What is Harassment by Telephone?
500

Offers free legal services to current NIU students. They help with many legal and non-legal issues you might experience during your time here.

What is Students' Legal Assistance?

500

When an Officer asks for identification and insurance on a Traffic Stop, and the person does not comply. 

What is Obstruction?

500

You receive an email outside of NIU asking for personal information, including banking information, promising a job. What is this called? 

What is a Phishing Scam?

500

This type of drug affects the central nervous system, and it includes alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. 

What is Depressants?

500

Jose is upset at Bobby because he was texting his girlfriend. Jose saw Bobby at a party, and decided to approach Bobby, with his two other friends. Jose and his two friends jumped Bobby. 

What is Mob Action?