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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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Iowa City Fire Department responds to fire on campus

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Fire Safety
The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on Thursday, Aug. 31. No injuries were reported, and an investigation into the source of the fire is ongoing.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, August 28, 2023
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that University of Iowa officials received a report of fondling, a form of sexual assault, that occurred near the top floor of the North Campus parking ramp on Saturday, Aug. 26 just after 10 p.m. According to the report, a man split from the group he was walking with, grabbed the person, and touched their crotch area. The reporting party yelled loudly and was able to get away.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Friday, August 25, 2023
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the late-night hours on Thursday, Aug. 24 at a fraternity. The assault was reportedly perpetrated by an acquaintance.
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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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