University of Iowa Campus Safety

11/20/2025

Officer Tucker and Lt. Chandler had a great time at the "Mocktail Party" at Currier Hall on Sunday. Huge thanks to the OSCAR student organization for hosting such a creative, educational event focused on safe and responsible alcohol use.

We loved meeting so many students and RAs! 😎 ✨

11/13/2025

Officer Carolan was happy to visit with the Pre-K classes at Parkview Church as part of Safety Week, where they discussed safety, calling 911, as well as their favorite foods. 😊

11/11/2025

Every year on November 11, Veterans Day is celebrated across our country to honor our Veterans and thank them for their brave and selfless service to this country. Please join us in thanking them, including some of our very own at Campus Safety.
🇺🇸 Pictured: Officer Dennis, Officer Gerlach, Det. Lord, Officer Scherer, Officer Poole, Officer Mohling, Officer Kostman, Security Officer Hoyt, Security Officer Niles, Fire Safety Coordinator Bruce McAvoy, and Dispatcher Joelle Hainstock.

11/09/2025

UPDATE: Des Moines Police have confirmed Mr. Lepperd has been found safely. Thank you for your assistance.
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The University of Iowa Police Department is searching for a missing adult.

Jerome (Jerry) Lepperd got separated from his group as they were leaving Kinnick Stadium after the Iowa-Oregon football game at approximately 6:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Lepperd is 73, 5’9”, 170 lbs, has blue eyes and light hair and has a bandage on his forehead from a recent surgery. He was last seen at Kinnick Stadium wearing a glasses, a black rain jacket with black rain pants and black tennis shoes. He may also have a dark blue stocking hat.

Lepperd is unfamiliar with the area and may become easily confused or disoriented. He did not have access to a vehicle but may have been headed toward the Hancher parking lot.

Anyone with information about Lepperd’s whereabouts should contact the UI Police Department by calling 319-335-5022.

11/08/2025

Out late? Get home safely with Nite Ride -- a free late-night transportation service for students and employees.

Nite Ride operates on a fixed route from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., with real-time GPS tracking so you always know when your ride is coming. Just hop on and off at stops along the way—no need to request a ride!

📱 Use the Transit App to find the route, pin it, and stay updated.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43g98XU

11/08/2025

Hawk Alert Update: An arrest has been made following the off-campus shooting incident that prompted a Hawk Alert on Friday, Nov. 7. Thank you to our partners at ICPD and CRPD.

11/07/2025

Hawk Alert Update: ICPD believes this incident, which occurred off-campus, is isolated an that there is no on-going threat to public.

11/06/2025

Thank you to our Hawkeyes in Daum for responding so quickly and calmly during this morning’s fire. Because you took the alarm seriously and followed safety instructions, everyone stayed safe and the fire was contained quickly.

Thank you, Iowa City Public Safety !

11/04/2025

Thanks for inviting Officer Monter and K9 Hogan for a visit!

10/31/2025

Our team joined in on the Halloween spirit this week—participating in trunk-or-treat, distributing safety kits with student government, and tabling with ICPD. Wishing all Hawkeyes a safe Halloweekend! 🎃

10/28/2025

10/16/2025

As the days get shorter, staying visible while walking on campus becomes more important. 🌙

✅ Always use marked crosswalks
✅ Wait for the walk signal before crossing
✅ Keep your eyes up & your earbuds low

Even if the road looks clear, vehicles, bikes, or scooters may drive faster than you expect — and drivers might not see you right away in fading light.

See link below for more safety tips. ⬇️