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Tips for a safe Winter Break

Friday, December 1, 2023
Winter Break is just around the corner. Campus is sometimes less populated during this time, but Campus Safety is always open. Here are a few tips for a safe time away, whether you live on campus or off.

Nov. 17 Hawk Alert Update

Friday, November 17, 2023
No explosives or dangerous materials were located. The motivation for the threat is not apparent or known at this time, and this incident remains under investigation.

K9 Jago set to retire Nov. 18

Friday, November 10, 2023
The University of Iowa Police Department is sad to announce that K9 Jago, who joined the UI Police Department in January of 2014, is set to retire this week due to his age. With 9 years of service, Jago is the department’s longest serving K9.

Iowa City and University of Iowa Police Departments host winter clothing drive

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
All items donated should be new or gently used. Donations will be accepted daily from Tuesday, Nov. 7 until Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at a number of locations across town, including Campus Safety.

Iowa City Police share update following Nov. 5 Hawk Alert

Monday, November 6, 2023
ICPD located the reporting party and upon further investigation, found no evidence of the reported crime. This incident remains under investigation.

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.

University of Iowa Police investigate unattended death

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Based on the preliminary investigation and assistance from the Johnson County Medical Examiner, the death is not believed to be suspicious.