University of Iowa Campus Safety

11/28/2025

Please stay weather aware, Hawkeyes! Significant travel impacts are expected.

Winter Weather Reminders: https://safety.uiowa.edu/plans-and-exercises

11/28/2025

Nite Ride Update: Due to the winter storm warning, Nite Ride service will be suspended tonight through Sunday morning. We’ll resume service as soon as conditions improve. The safety of our passengers and drivers is our top priority.

Be safe, stay weather aware, and avoid unnecessary travel.

More info: https://bit.ly/4pIi0hP

11/27/2025

Please keep an eye on the weather as the holiday weekend continues, Hawkeyes!

11/27/2025

Stay weather aware throughout the holiday weekend, especially if you’ll be traveling.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entire area starting Midnight Friday night, and lasting into Sunday morning. Heavy snow with total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible. Winds may gust up to 25 MPH at times. Roads will likely become slick and hazardous by Saturday. Travel could be very difficult due to slippery conditions and reduced visibility. Stay tuned for later updates concerning this winter storm!

11/23/2025

That's a wrap on the 2025 football season at Kinnick Stadium! THANK YOU to the many law enforcement officers, dispatchers, first responders, campus partners, and many other area agencies that help support game day operations each year. We appreciate you!

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.