The Northerner

NKU Police Department participates in Popsicles with Police along with NKU Mens Soccer Team at the beginning of the fall semester.

NKU Police Department: Building trust and relationships with the community

Aya Aleily, Contributor October 27, 2023

“Police cars and badges and uniforms and all that stuff doesn’t mean anything if the community doesn’t trust you enough to call,” said NKU Police Department Lieutenant Will Love. After students...

NKU Police Department Chief John Gaffin stands outside his office which overlooks Truist Arena.

Behind the badge: How John Gaffin changed NKUPD culture and conquered law school

Emily Sisk, News Editor September 19, 2023

An 18-year-old John Gaffin walked onto NKU’s campus with the idea that he would be a radio deejay, or at least something media related. He even wrote a movie review which was published in The Northerner. Nearly...

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