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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Responding officers discovered an altercation had taken place involving a group of juveniles. One juvenile suffered a stab wound. The juvenile was treated at the scene and released.

At 7:02 a.m., police determined the package was not a threat. The incident remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

Following a self-surrender process facilitated by the University of Iowa Police Department and the U.S. Embassy in Jordan, Ali Younes has voluntarily returned to the United States where he will face trial for an incident in which he is accused of robbing and strangling a person in Iowa City in April 2022.

It is important to remember that law enforcement will never ask you to send money or provide financial information under any circumstances. If you or someone you know receives such a call, disconnect immediately without providing any personal or financial information and report it to your local law enforcement agency.