Some people work out of their homes.
Some even work out of their cars. In his 13 years at NIU, Canon has served as a detective, field training officer, juvenile officer, chemical weapons instructor, and now, a police cyclist. He also has worked for 10 years as an instructor for the NIU Motorcycle Safety Project and proposed, designed and assisted with the implementation of the NIU Police Bicycle Patrol program. The NIU Police Department provides the same essential police services of most municipal law enforcement agencies. Criminal investigation, arresting suspected offenders, traffic enforcement and emergency response services, as well as providing informational resources and referrals for the university community.