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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.

Campus Safety teams up with Student Government to support student safety

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Campus Safety has again teamed up with Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional 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.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, October 7, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa Police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred between the late-night hours on Saturday, Oct. 5 and the early morning hours on Sunday, Oct. 6, in an east side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance.

UIPD urges fans to be aware of ticket scams

Friday, October 4, 2024
The University of Iowa Police Department is urging Hawkeye fans to be aware of common ticket scams and use official ticketing platforms as the season progresses.

Progress continues on Reimagining Campus Safety initiatives

The UI’s Reimagining Campus Safety implementation continues to make progress on its campus safety and student well-being initiatives. Read about the team’s three primary accomplishments over the past year.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Friday, September 20, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received reports on Thursday, Sept. 19 of sexual assaults that occurred approximately one week ago in an east side residence hall. The assaults were reported to be perpetrated by one acquaintance against the same individual.

UI Police Response at Slater Residence Hall

Monday, September 16, 2024
On Sunday, Sept. 15, at approximately 9 p.m. the University of Iowa Police Department was made aware of a concerning social media post in reference to the possibility that a student was making explosives in Slater Residence Hall. Following a thorough investigation and interview, police determined there was no threat to public safety.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Thursday, September 12, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials have received multiple reports of fondling on campus. In these incidents, juveniles are reportedly asking for hugs, grabbing people's buttocks, and attempting to take items from victims. This behavior is considered fondling, which is a form of sexual assault and a Clery crime. The incidents reported thus far occurred in an east side residence hall on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 during the evening hours.