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Use Nite Ride

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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Download Rave Guardian

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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Register your Bike

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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Play an active role in your personal safety by using free campus safety services and staying informed.

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Crime Alert: Burglary

Monday, September 18, 2023
Office of Clery Compliance
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware of two separate burglary incidents reported to the University of Iowa Police Department. There were no signs of forced entry, and these incidents remain under investigation.

Campus Safety will test the Hawk Alert system on Friday, Sept. 22

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Campus Safety will test the Hawk Alert emergency notification system at approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 as required by federal law.

September is National Preparedness Month

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Department of Emergency Management
September marks the start of National Preparedness Month, which is an annual opportunity to consider the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies both on campus and at home. Here at the University of Iowa, the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) provides planning tools, educational resources, and training for students, employees, and visitors.
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Events

Student Government | Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:30pm to 4:30pm
T. Anne Cleary Walkway
Campus Safety has teamed up with 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. Wednesday, April 9, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Kautz Plaza *While supplies last If you can’t make it to an event, but would like to pick up an alarm, you can also visit the new Campus Safety Service Center on the...

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. During this meeting we will cover: Introductions Presentation: Topic TBA Discuss additional timely topics Gather topics for future discussion *A light snack will be provided. About The purpose of the Campus Safety Student Advisory Board (CSSAB...

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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