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Recent News

UI Police arrest Georgia man for domestic assault and kidnapping

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, at approximately 3:23 p.m., UI Police officers responded to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Emergency Department for a report of a possible domestic assault involving a weapon. As officers arrived, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted leaving the area of the hospital. Officers followed the vehicle for a short distance before initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Byington Road, at which point the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. No injuries were reported in connection with the pursuit, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Avoid the Gameday Grift: UIPD urges football fans to be aware of ticket scams

Thursday, September 28, 2023
The University of Iowa Police Department is urging Hawkeye fans to be aware of common ticket scams as the season progresses.

Update: Sept. 6 Unattended Death

Monday, September 11, 2023
Based on preliminary investigation and assistance from the Johnson County Medical Examiner, no foul play is suspected.

Events

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.

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.
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