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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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.

Be #HAwkeyeSafe

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

News

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, September 15, 2025
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received a report of sexual assault that occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in a west side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance.

UI to conduct Hawk Alert test on Sept. 25

Monday, September 15, 2025
Campus Safety will test the Hawk Alert emergency notification system at approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, Sept. 25, as required by federal law.

Email Swatting Incident

Thursday, September 11, 2025
The UI Police Department takes all reports of potential threats seriously and encourages the community to remain vigilant. Timely reporting to law enforcement allows police to respond quickly and accurately to support the safety of everyone on campus.

Events

Campus Safety Self-Defense Class

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Self-Defense Class

Fraternity and Sorority Life | Undergraduate Student Government | Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Monday, April 13, 2026 10:30am to 1:30pm
T. Anne Cleary Walkway

Campus Safety has teamed up with Fraternity and Sorority Life and Undergraduate Student Government to distribute personal safety alarms, flowers, ribbons and Night Cap sticker to students. 

Those interested in receiving a personal safety alarm should mark their calendars, and plan to attend this upcoming safety tabling event. Please be prepared to present your student ID.

Monday, April 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Kautz Plaza *While supplies last

If you can’t make it to an event, but would...

Spring 2026 Basic Self-Defense Course

Monday, April 13, 2026 5:00pm to 9:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Spring 2026 Women's Basic Self-Defense Course
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