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Request a free, safe ride home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. This service is available to all UI students, faculty, and staff.

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Use the free campus safety app to set a safety timer, text anonymous tips to police, and call for help with the touch of a button.

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Registering your bike with Bike Index is free and voluntary. It creates a record of ownership, and may help us return it to you if it is stolen.

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News

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police respond to robbery

Monday, January 27, 2025
This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department, who is asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275.

Campus Guests can now opt-in to Hawk Alert

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Campus guests can now sign up to receive emergency notifications on a limited basis during their visit to the University of Iowa. By opting in, visitors will receive timely text message notifications about campus emergencies, safety instructions, and information about where to look for situation updates.

Clery Act Updates

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Please note colleges and universities are now required to report hazing incidents following passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act last fall. In addition to fraternities and sororities, this would apply to clubs, teams, and anything that could be considered an organization where membership is maintained.

UI investigating potential fraternity hazing incident

Friday, November 15, 2024
The university took immediate action after UI Police, Iowa City Police, and Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the fraternity house early Friday morning.

Reminder: Preparing for Extreme Weather

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for the campus community to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s Extreme Weather Plan. The university is never fully closed. The residential, health care, research, and overall public safety aspects of the university make this a necessity.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the early morning hours on Saturday, Oct. 26 at an east side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance.

Campus Safety will test Hawk Alert system on Tuesday, Oct. 29

Monday, October 21, 2024
Campus Safety will test the Hawk Alert emergency notification system at approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 as required by federal law.

Campus Safety teams up with Student Government to support student safety

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Campus Safety has again teamed up with Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government to distribute personal safety alarms to students. Those interested in receiving a personal safety alarm should mark their calendars, and plan to attend an upcoming safety tabling event. Please be prepared to present your student ID.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, October 7, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa Police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred between the late-night hours on Saturday, Oct. 5 and the early morning hours on Sunday, Oct. 6, in an east side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance.

UIPD urges fans to be aware of ticket scams

Friday, October 4, 2024
The University of Iowa Police Department is urging Hawkeye fans to be aware of common ticket scams and use official ticketing platforms as the season progresses.

Events

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center
Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week BreakfastBreakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. May 12–18 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...
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