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UIPD urges fans to be aware of ticket scams

Friday, October 4, 2024
University of Iowa Police Department
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
Reimagining Campus Safety Implementation Team
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.

UI Police Response at Slater Residence Hall

Monday, September 16, 2024
University of Iowa Police Department
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.
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Student Government | Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:30pm to 4:30pm
T. Anne Cleary Walkway
Campus Safety has teamed up with 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. Wednesday, April 9, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Kautz Plaza *While supplies last If you can’t make it to an event, but would like to pick up an alarm, you can also visit the new Campus Safety Service Center on the...

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...

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center
Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety, learn about bike safety, and get a bike checkup by Geoff's Bike & Ski.  May 12–18 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI...
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