News

UI Threat Assessment Team leads with compassion

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Learn more about the team of University of Iowa employees dedicated to keeping the campus community safe using a proactive and compassionate approach.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, September 9, 2024
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa Police received a report of a fondling, a form of sexual assault, that occurred during the afternoon hours on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Kinnick Stadium. No additional information is available at this time.

Know your way around the rules of bicycles, e-scooters on the UI campus

Friday, September 6, 2024
Many bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters travel through the University of Iowa and Iowa City each day. Whether you’re riding one of these devices or interacting with them on foot or in your motor vehicle, it’s important to know how to be safe and courteous on the roads.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police investigate stabbing

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Responding officers discovered an altercation had taken place involving a group of juveniles. One juvenile suffered a stab wound. The juvenile was treated at the scene and released.

Ali Younes returns to the United States to face trial for attempted murder

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Following a self-surrender process facilitated by the University of Iowa Police Department and the U.S. Embassy in Jordan, Ali Younes has voluntarily returned to the United States where he will face trial for an incident in which he is accused of robbing and strangling a person in Iowa City in April 2022.

Hawk Alert v. Crime Alert: What you need to know

Monday, August 26, 2024
If you’re new to campus this year (or even if you’ve called Iowa City home for a while), you may not understand the differences between a Hawk Alert and a Crime Alert, both of which Campus Safety sends you so that you can make informed decisions about your health and safety.

Campus Safety will test some Hawk Alert functions on Wednesday, Aug. 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Campus Safety will conduct a limited test of the Hawk Alert emergency notification system at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. This test will not include Hawk Alert phone calls, emails, desktop notifications, or text messages.

Phone Scam: Impersonating local law enforcement 

Friday, August 2, 2024
The University of Iowa Police Department wants community members to be aware of a phone scam that is currently impacting University of Iowa employees. University employees have reported receiving an unsolicited phone call from a person claiming to be an officer with a local law enforcement agency.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police investigate shooting

Saturday, July 20, 2024
Police have determined the people involved in the shooting are known to each other and there is no risk to the public associated with this incident, which remains under investigation. No other information is available at this time.