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UIPD issues Crime Alert 18-05

Posted on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

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, October 6, 2018 at a west side residence hall by an acquaintance of the reporting party.

Iowa City Police Department makes two arrests in connection to Sept. 29 Hawk Alert

Posted on Thursday, October 4th, 2018

Oct. 4, 2018 update:  A second arrest has been made related to the early morning shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of Court and Gilbert Streets on September 29, 2018.

Lindsay A. Beyer, 24, Iowa City, was arrested on October 3, 2018, for acting as an accessory to a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor.

See charge here: Accessory to a Felony

The investigation regarding the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Iowa City Police at 319-356-6800.  

Hawk Alert Test - Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1:20 p.m.

Posted on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety will test the Hawk Alert emergency notification system at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 as required by federal law.

This test will take place in conjunction with a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), which means those on campus will receive multiple alerts around the same time frame.

UI Police provide update on Sept. 25 Hawk Alert

Posted on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 8:14 p.m., the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a Hawk Alert to campus notifying recipients of a report of an older white male with a knife wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants in the vicinity of Catlett Residence Hall. A follow-up communication sent at 8:44 p.m. clarified the man was seen outside the main (third floor) entrance of Catlett.

 

UIPD issues Crime Alert 18-03

Posted on Thursday, September 6th, 2018
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 during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, Sept. 5, at an east side residence hall. Indications are the assault was perpetrated by an acquaintance.

Campus Safety Advisory - Aug. 15, 2018

Posted on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2019, at approximately 1:09 a.m., the Iowa City Police Department responded to the report of an assault that possibly occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington St. The victim was reportedly grabbed and forced to the ground, before getting free and running to safety.

The suspect is described as a 19 to 25-year-old, white male with silver/blonde hair. He was reportedly wearing a blue V-neck American Eagle shirt, khaki shorts and weighed 150-160 lbs.

UIPD issues Public Safety Advisory

Posted on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
​​​​​​​In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at approximately 1:09 a.m., the Iowa City Police Department responded to the report of an assault that possibly occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington St. The victim was reportedly grabbed and forced to the ground, before getting free and running to safety.