Campus Safety wants community members to be aware that UI Police responded to an animal bite report on the west side of campus on Monday, May 20. The victim told police she was walking along the Mormon Handcart Trail, 116 Hawkeye Court, at approximately 4 p.m. when she felt something biting her ankle. The victim then turned around and discovered it looked like a coyote. The animal lunged at the victim and began to bite and scratch, causing injuries.

The University of Iowa is among the first Big Ten universities to add 988 to its campus safety vehicles. The new decals feature the national suicide and crisis lifeline number, which offers those in crisis a direct and confidential connection to trained counselors who can provide immediate assistance.

As a result of an investigation into the report of a person carrying a knife near the intersection of North Dubuque and Jefferson streets on April 4, 2024, Iowa City Police have made on arrest.

In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that the University of Iowa Police Department is investigating a report of a robbery that occurred at 300 N. Capitol St., on Monday, May 6, at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Because the fire had completely consumed the four impacted mews (a type of enclosure) when the first fire department arrived on scene, investigators could not determine the origin of the fire or any potential cause.

Encampments are not permitted under university policies.

A university’s Clery geography is used to guide decision-making when it comes to communicating about confirmed or potential safety threats to the campus community.

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 evening hours on Tuesday, March 26, in an east side residence hall. The assault was reportedly perpetrated by an acquaintance. 

The free late-nigh transportation service will operate on an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. schedule May 5-9.

As we enter severe weather season, it’s crucial for everyone on campus to familiarize themselves with the university's emergency notification systems and how to respond. Campus Safety will conduct a Hawk Alert test on Wednesday, March 27 at 10 a.m., in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) and Johnson County.