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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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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

Campus Safety to offer extended Nite Ride hours during finals week

Thursday, March 28, 2024
The free late-nigh transportation service will operate on an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. schedule May 5-9.

Severe Weather Awareness Week and Hawk Alert Test

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
As we enter severe weather season, it’s crucial for everyone on campus to familiarize themselves with the university's emergency notification systems and how to respond. Campus Safety will conduct a Hawk Alert test on Wednesday, March 27 at 10 a.m., in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) and Johnson County.

Campus Safety parters with Graduate and Professional Student Government on Safety Training

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The University of Iowa Police Department has partnered with Graduate and Professional Student Government to offer two personal safety training courses to students during Wholistic Wellness Week.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, February 26, 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 Thursday, Feb. 22, in an east side residence hall. The assault was reportedly perpetrated by an acquaintance. 

UI expands 24/7 Support and Crisis Line services to faculty, staff, postdocs

Monday, February 26, 2024
The 24-hour crisis line has been available to students since fall 2021. Employees can call or text 844-461-5420 for free and confidential support. The service also includes an option to chat online with a trained crisis counselor. Anyone with an immediate concern for the safety of themselves or others should call 911.

Tips for a Safe Spring Break

Monday, February 26, 2024
Learn what you can do to stay safe weather you're staying in town, or traveling internationally.

Solon, North Liberty Fire Department respond to fire at Iowa Raptor Project

Friday, February 16, 2024
The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a damage estimate is not yet available.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Wednesday, February 14, 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 late night hours on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in an area west of the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown. The assault was reportedly perpetrated by an acquaintance. 

Arrests made following Dec. 25 Hawk Alert

Thursday, January 25, 2024
As a result of an investigation into the shots fired on Dec. 25, 2023, which led to Hawk Alert, Iowa City Police have made multiple arrests.

Reminder: Extreme Weather Protocol for Building Closures

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Coordination and approval are essential for any organization, department, or unit considering adjustments to building access or hours of operation due to inclement weather. Requests, along with relevant details, should be sent as early as possible to UI-EM@uiowa.edu by the entity requesting the change.

Events

Campus Safety Student Advisory Board

Friday, February 28, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The February Campus Safety Student Advisory Board meeting will take place on Friday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Safety Service Center on the first floor of UCC (University Capitol Centre), in suite 139 next to Student Disability Services.

Campus Safety Student Advisory Board

Friday, April 25, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The April Campus Safety Student Advisory Board meeting will take place on Friday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Safety Service Center on the first floor of UCC (University Capitol Centre), in suite 139 next to Student Disability Services.
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