About

The Community Outreach unit of the police department is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships between law enforcement and the students, faculty, and staff we serve. This team works to create a dialogue between police officers and hawkeyes, with the goal of improving public safety and reducing crime.

Some of the specific responsibilities of this unit include organizing community events and programs, providing education and outreach on crime prevention and safety, and working with community groups to address specific issues or concerns. This team also provides safety and security assessments for campus partners using Crime Prevention though Environmental Design (CPTED) principals.

Community Outreach is an important part of community-oriented policing, which emphasizes collaboration between police officers and community members in order to address public safety issues. By building trust and understanding, the Community Outreach team works hard to create a safer and more connected campus community.