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Hawk Alert Updates: April 19 shooting investigation
Monday, April 20, 2026
All institutional updates regarding the April 19 shooting investigation and resources will continue to live at emergency.uiowa.edu.
UI Police searching for missing adult
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Update: Mr. Lepperd has been found and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.
Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police make arrest following shooting investigation
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the an investigation into the Nov. 7 off-campus shooting which prompted a Hawk Alert. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public.
Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police investigate shooting
Friday, November 7, 2025
This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public. This incident, which occurred off campus, remains under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.
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.
UI detective unravels decades-long identity theft scheme
Thursday, March 6, 2025
When UI Police Department Detective Ian Mallory received a phone call in February 2023, it sparked an investigation that involved untangling hundreds of documents and obtaining a DNA test, culminating in unraveling a three-decades-long identity theft scheme. Read more about Mallory’s incredible work to find the truth.
Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police respond to robbery
Monday, January 27, 2025
This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department, who is asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275.
UI investigating potential fraternity hazing incident
Friday, November 15, 2024
The university took immediate action after UI Police, Iowa City Police, and Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the fraternity house early Friday morning.
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 as the season progresses.
Progress continues on Reimagining Campus Safety initiatives
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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.
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