Northern Illinois University Shooting

[The following alert was issued by the 911CARES.com organization, which provides support for public safety dispatchers.]

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Hello all,

We were contacted by one of the agencies that handled the NIU shooting yesterday where 7 people died and many more were injured.

Three agencies worked the event and by all reports, their response was immediate and professional. I have listed the various agencies below.

Please take a moment and send them a card, letter or agency goody. 911 CARES is also sending off one of our very special CARES packages to them!

NIU Department of Public Safety
375 Wirtz Dr.
DeKalb, Il. 60115
Attn. Lt. Curtis Young – they have 4 dispatchers in all

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
150 N. Main St.
Sycamore, Il. 6011
Attn. Lt. Al Newby – they have 25 TC's-10 working when this happened

DeKalb City Police Department
200 S. 4th St.
DeKalb, Il. 60115
Attn. Sgt. Lisa Miller – amazingly ALL 12 of this staff came in voluntarily when they heard what was happening! Nice teamwork to all!

Kevin and the team at 911 CARES – www.911cares.com