UI Department of Public Safety announces promotions
Posted on Monday, May 20th, 2019
The UI Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the promotions of Officers Derek Carlson and Sanda Trestian to the rank of sergeant.
UIPD issues Crime Alert 19-03
Posted on Monday, April 8th, 2019
University of Iowa Police received a report that on April 6, 2019, at approximately 1:45 a.m., an unknown subject approached a person in the walkway north of Hillcrest Residence Hall, also known as Skunk Hollow, and demanded the victim's cell phone, which the victim provided. No weapons were displayed. The suspect is described as a male in his mid-twenties wearing blue jeans, a gray hooded sweatshirt, and possibly sunglasses.
UIPD issues Crime Alert 19-02
Posted on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
University of Iowa Police received a report that an unknown subject entered a room in an east side residence hall during the evening hours of March 5, 2019, and struck a resident in the face. This incident remains under investigation.
UIPD issues Crime Alert 19-01
Posted on Saturday, February 16th, 2019
University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 16 at an east side residence hall. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance.
UI Police share update on student death investigation
Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2019
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety has received the death certificate for Gerald Belz from the Johnson County Medical Examiner Department. The cause of death was hypothermia due to cold exposure. There was evidence of recent use of THC. The Medical Examiner Department has concluded that the death was an accident.
Public Safety Advisory: Local law enforcement seeking additional information in sexual assault investigation
Posted on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
The University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa City Police Department have made an arrest following a joint investigation of a subject believed to be linked to several sexual assaults in the Iowa City area.
UIPD issues Crime Alert 18-07
Posted on Thursday, December 6th, 2018
University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at an east side residence hall. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance.
K9 Falo set to retire Saturday, Dec. 1
Posted on Thursday, November 29th, 2018
In his short career, Falo was deployed numerous times to assist area law enforcement agencies, which included eight apprehensions of fleeing suspects.
UIPD issues Crime Alert 18-06
Posted on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
University of Iowa officials received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at an east side residence hall. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance.
Apply for the Citizens Police Academy
Posted on Monday, November 5th, 2018
The University of Iowa Police Department, in cooperation with the Iowa City Police Department, Coralville Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff's Department, and the North Liberty Police Department, offers a Citizens Police Academy for members of the community. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to promote a better relationship between police officers and citizens.