Whether it's an emergency, you are unable or uncomfortable speaking on the phone, help is just a text away. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Police Department (UNLPD) offers a dedicated text line at 402-472-5552, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by trained police dispatchers.
This service is available to all university staff, faculty, and students. Whether you need immediate assistance, have a safety concern, or just aren’t sure who to call—texting UNLPD can quickly connect you to the right resources. Dispatchers can provide information, offer guidance, or send officers if needed.
You can event text in your native language - the system translates messages so language is never a barrier to getting assistance.
Save the number now: 402-472-5552 — because safety and support should always be within reach.