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Recent News

UI detective unravels decades-long identity theft scheme

Thursday, March 6, 2025
Office of Strategic Communication
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
Iowa City Police Department
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
Office of Strategic Communication
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.
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Events

Student Government I Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Campus Safety has teamed up with Student Government and Fraternity and Sorority Life 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.Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pentacrest *While supplies lastShould severe weather occur, the event will be relocated to the Main Library.If you can’t make it to an event...

Student Government I Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Campus Safety has teamed up with Student Government and Fraternity and Sorority Life 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.Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pentacrest *While supplies lastShould severe weather occur, the event will be relocated to the Main Library.If you can’t make it to an event, but...

Campus Safety Student Advisory Board

Friday, April 25, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The April Campus Safety Student Advisory Board meeting will take place on Friday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Safety Service Center on the first floor of UCC (University Capitol Centre), in suite 139 next to Student Disability Services. During this meeting we will cover: Introductions Presentation: Topic TBA Discuss additional timely topics Gather topics for future discussion *A light snack will be provided. About The purpose of the Campus Safety Student Advisory Board (CSSAB...
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