NITE RIDE shuttle drives down Madison Street at night.

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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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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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News

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.

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.

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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