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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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Progress continues on Reimagining Campus Safety initiatives

Thursday, October 3, 2024
The UI’s Reimagining Campus Safety implementation continues to make progress on its campus safety and student well-being initiatives. Read about the team’s three primary accomplishments over the past year.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Friday, September 20, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received reports on Thursday, Sept. 19 of sexual assaults that occurred approximately one week ago in an east side residence hall. The assaults were reported to be perpetrated by one acquaintance against the same individual.

UI Police Response at Slater Residence Hall

Monday, September 16, 2024
On Sunday, Sept. 15, at approximately 9 p.m. the University of Iowa Police Department was made aware of a concerning social media post in reference to the possibility that a student was making explosives in Slater Residence Hall. Following a thorough investigation and interview, police determined there was no threat to public safety.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Thursday, September 12, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials have received multiple reports of fondling on campus. In these incidents, juveniles are reportedly asking for hugs, grabbing people's buttocks, and attempting to take items from victims. This behavior is considered fondling, which is a form of sexual assault and a Clery crime. The incidents reported thus far occurred in an east side residence hall on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 during the evening hours.

UI Threat Assessment Team leads with compassion

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Learn more about the team of University of Iowa employees dedicated to keeping the campus community safe using a proactive and compassionate approach.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, September 9, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa Police received a report of a fondling, a form of sexual assault, that occurred during the afternoon hours on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Kinnick Stadium. No additional information is available at this time.

Know your way around the rules of bicycles, e-scooters on the UI campus

Friday, September 6, 2024
Many bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters travel through the University of Iowa and Iowa City each day. Whether you’re riding one of these devices or interacting with them on foot or in your motor vehicle, it’s important to know how to be safe and courteous on the roads.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police investigate stabbing

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Responding officers discovered an altercation had taken place involving a group of juveniles. One juvenile suffered a stab wound. The juvenile was treated at the scene and released.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police respond to suspicious package

Friday, August 30, 2024

Ali Younes returns to the United States to face trial for attempted murder

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Following a self-surrender process facilitated by the University of Iowa Police Department and the U.S. Embassy in Jordan, Ali Younes has voluntarily returned to the United States where he will face trial for an incident in which he is accused of robbing and strangling a person in Iowa City in April 2022.

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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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