NITE RIDE shuttle drives down Madison Street at night.

Use Nite Ride

Find Nite Ride on the Transit app for free late night transportation. This service is available to all UI students and employees.

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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

Heading downtown this fall? Safety tips and updates

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Following a successful partnership launched last spring, the University of Iowa Police Department and Iowa City Police Department will continue joint downtown patrols throughout the fall semester. These patrols increase officer visibility during peak hours on Friday and Saturday nights and add to Iowa City’s existing downtown public safety resources.

7 Tips for a Safe Fall Semester

Monday, August 17, 2026
As another academic year begins, here are some reminders about the many free safety services, resources, and educational programs offered by Campus Safety to help you have a great semester.

Sept. 10: Community Collaborations Event

Thursday, August 13, 2026
A film screening of the movie DEAR LARA will presented at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 in partnership with DVIP/RVAP and Sexual Assault Survivors at Iowa (SASI). The screening and post-screening panel discussion with representatives from DVIP/RVAP as well as Amber Joy Powell and Katharine Baker will take place at Film Scene. Click the link for additional information.

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Campus Safety Bike Registration Event

Thursday, August 20, 2026 9:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Campus Safety Bike Registration Event
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