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UI DPS will conduct Hawk Alert Test on Wed. March 24 at 11 a.m.

Posted on Monday, March 22nd, 2021

UPDATE: The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety will conduct a Hawk Alert test tomorrow (Thursday, April 8) at 10 a.m. in conjunction with the rescheduled Johnson County siren test. The sirens on campus will be briefly activated in conjunction with other sirens in the area and registered users will receive Hawk Alert messages, if weather permits.

Previous tests, including the one scheduled for March 24 and described below, were postponed due to weather.

UIPD issues Crime Alert 21-03

Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2021

Trigger Warning: This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Contact RVAP for 24/7 support at (319) 335-6000; or at https://rvap.uiowa.edu/.

In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that...

University of Iowa officials received two reports of sexual assaults that occurred during the same incident in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 6, at an east side residence hall. Indications are the assaults were perpetrated by acquaintances.

UIPD issues Crime Alert 21-01

Posted on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

Trigger Warning: This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Contact RVAP for 24/7 support at (319) 335-6000; or at https://rvap.uiowa.edu/.

In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that...

University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred last weekend, between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7, at a residence hall. No additional information was provided.

UI Department of Public Safety reviews use of force policies

Posted on Thursday, October 29th, 2020

The UI Department of Public Safety has completed an initial review of its use of force policies and the demographics of the individuals involved in use of force incidents. To learn more about how UI Police meet all benchmarks, in practice and policy, that are outlined in Campaign Zero’s #8CantWait project, see this page.

UIPD issues Crime Alert 20-08

Posted on Thursday, October 1st, 2020
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that... University of Iowa officials received a report of forcible fondling, a form of sexual assault, that occurred on Saturday, Sept. 26 at a west side residential facility. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance recently met on social media.

UIPD issues Crime Alert 20-07

Posted on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
Trigger Warning: This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Contact RVAP for 24/7 support at (319) 335-6000; or at https://rvap.uiowa.edu/. In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that... University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Saturday, Sept. 26 at a fraternity. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance. The only person responsible for sexual misconduct is the perpetrator. It is a violation of university policy to engage in sexual activities without clear consent from your partner. Someone incapacitated due to alcohol or drugs cannot consent to sexual activity. A student or employee in violation of University of Iowa's sexual harassment and sexual misconduct policy (https://osmrc.uiowa.edu/policy) faces sanctions up to and including expulsion or termination.

UIPD issues Crime Alert 20-06

Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
Trigger Warning: This warning addresses a report of sexual misconduct. Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance. Contact RVAP for 24/7 support at (319) 335-6000; or at https://rvap.uiowa.edu/. In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that... University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Saturday, Sept. 12 at an east side residence hall. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance.