Public Safety

Displaying 1 - 50 of 496 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Blue safety phones to be removed
Northern Iowan 119:47, p.1
UNI is introducing the Rave Guardian app that will take place of the blue safety phones located sporadically on campus; photos.
2 Special election raises issues of PSO
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.1
In the wake of council member Rob Green's resignation to serve as the mayor of Cedar Falls, the Cedar Falls City Council voted to have Nick Taiber fill the vacated seat. Cedar Falls residents petitioned to fill the at-large seat by special election; the petition was approved and the election will take place on March 24. Those on the ballot include Kelly Dunn, T.J. Frein, Fred Perrymann, Penny Popp, and LeaAnn Saul, but not Taiber. Taiber decided not to run due to controversy about potential implementation of a public safety officer (PSO) program. The PSO program, implemented in 2015, is a paid on-call proram to cross-train staff to assist police and fire safety efforts. Members of the community have argued against or in favor of the program based upon their views of its safety training. Taiber had led the council's decision to eliminate firefighter positions and replace them with PSOs; photo.
3 PSO program divides community
Northern Iowan 115:31, p.1
Cedar Falls' Public Safety Officer (PSO) program, which cross-trains staff, is supported by those who view it as lowering costs and improving safety but condemned by those, including the figherfighters' union, that says it leaves the city understaffed by professional firefighters; photos.
4 First NISG Town Hall held in Union
Northern Iowan 114:21, p.1
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held a town hall in Maucker Union. They wanted to provide students with an opportunity to speak with representatives about issues they are concerned with on campus. Issues discussed by the cabinet include mental health, campus safety, and how to get involved with NISG and lobbying; photos.
5 NISG responds to Charlottesville
Northern Iowan 114:1, p.6
Representatives from the Northern Iowa Student Government give their response to the violent protest in Charlottesville, Virginia.
6 Striving towards a safe campus
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.3

UNI police lieutenant Joe Tyler discusses the Violent Incident Defense Strategies (VIDS) training program, which teaches participants skills to protect their safety in violent situations, such as school shootings, based on Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate (ALICE) strategies.

7 Hit by a car? No free tuition
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.1

Campus members, including the Employee Safety and Employee Health and Well-Being Committee, question the safety of the Hudson Road crosswalk from the Towers to student parking near the UNI-Dome. Additionally, chair of the Health and Safety Committee Therese Callaghan emphasizes safety and that the rumor that if a student gets hit by a car they get free tuition is false.

8 Beware of telephone scam
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.2

Students have reported telephone scam callers posing as the IRS or FBI.

9 Public Safety crime log
Northern Iowan 111:43, p.2
A collection of crimes that happened on campus
10 BOR meeting March 11
Northern Iowan 111:42, p.2
The Board of Regents will discuss the Annual Report on Campus Safety and Security.
11 Public Safety crime log
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.3
A collection of crimes that occurred on campus
12 Tickets of convenience
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.1
Students are making their own parking spots between the Presidents House and Lang hall, causing possible safety issues; photo.
13 Winter driving tips
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.2
Lt. Joe Tyler of UNI public safety shares winter driving tips and expresses to students how important it is to drive safe during winter weather.
14 UNI conducts annual emergency exercise
Public Relations News Release 2014:121, p.1
UNI conducted its annual emergency exercise November 8, it simulated a chemical spill in an academic building. UNI also conducts a test of its emergency text messaging system semiannually.
15 No parking pass? No problem!
Northern Iowan 111:22, p.3
Student Eric Boisen looks at public safety and how he feels they do a poor job of being consistent with their parking lot rules; photo.
16 False Alarm
Northern Iowan 111:22, p.2
Russell Hall was evacuated due to a pulled fire alarm, the alarmed turned out to be false and had been pulled by accident.
17 Assult reported on campus
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.2
A sexual assault was reported in Campbell hall.
18 So-called "sexual misconduct"
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.3
Christopher Daniel shares his opinion on the recent acts of sexual misconduct on campus and expresses how they should be punished more; photo.
19 Don't get a ticket
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
The article explains the rules of parking at UNI. It gives tips on how to avoid getting a ticket.
20 Bike thefts on the upswing
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.1
Warm weather brings out bicyclers on campus. There have been many reports of bike thefts recently. Public safety recommends registering bikes and keeping track of their serial numbers; photo.
21 Alleged sexual assault on the hill
Northern Iowan 110:54, p.2
The UNI Police Department investigated an alleged sexual assault. Anyone with information regarding the alleged assault is encouraged to call the UNI Police Department.
22 Challenging university costs
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.5
Gives the facts of the two-year advantage plan offered by the Department of Residence. Says that the plan does not save money in the long run.
23 Student who reported sexual assault faces false filing charges
Northern Iowan 110:17, p.1
A sexual assault was reported in ROTH residence hall on September 15. Since then, the police have uncovered that the sexual activity was consensual. Elizabeth Richmann, the woman that reported the assault, is facing false filing charges.
24 Public intox popular crime during Homecoming
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1
Alcohol is often an issue during Homecoming week. Last year at the football game, seven students were arrested for public intoxication; photo.
25 Report shows UNI has fewer crimes than ISU and U of I
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1
The University of Northern Iowa's campus is safer than both Iowa State University's and the University of Iowa's. Under the Cleary Act, the university must disclose all campus crime reports to the Iowa Department of Education each year.
26 17. Don't get a ticket!
Northern Iowan 109:54, p.
27 Parking: a little ticket goes a long way; 30,000-40, 000 parking tickets are issued per calendar year
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.1
During an average academic year, the total cost for parking tickets at UNI is approximately $421,000. The money that is collected from these tickets is used to cover all parking expenses; photo.
28 Students simulate drunk driving
Northern Iowan 109:38, p.1
Wellness and Recreation Services, along with UNI Public Safety, hosted a program called, "UNI I am Making Safe Decisions." Students simulated drunk driving to see how dangerous it really is; photo.
29 UNI to host interactive safety event
Public Relations News Release 2012:205, p.1
"UNI I am . . . Making Safe Decisions!" is an event that will be hosted by UNI Public Safety, Wellness and Recreation Services, and local and state law enforcement. The event will have educational and high-risk drinking prevention activities.
30 Snowstorm spurs debate
Northern Iowan 109:32, p.1
Students and faculty question the actions of UNI officials when classes were held after heavy snowfall. University Relations, Michael Hager, and Provost Gloria Gibson would not comment; photo.
31 UNI's cancellation process
Northern Iowan 107:26, p.1
College campus closings are very rare, but due to extremely dangerous conditions, sometimes classes are cancelled. Students are notified via E-mail, television, and radio reports
32 NISG wins traffic safety award
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.
The SafeRide program on weekends, designed to aid students and prevent drinking and driving, won a special award from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau; photo.
33 UNI warns of possible magazine scam
Public Relations News Release 2008:472, p.1
A Waterloo woman reported that in March two men who claimed to be UNI students were selling magazines door-to-door and told her the university would reimburse her for part of the purchase. The university is not affiliated with these sales.
34 UNI Police seek information about assault on campus
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.6
An anonymous tip has public safety officials seeking information from the public on an assault early Sunday morning.
35 UNI Police seek information about assault on campus
Public Relations News Release 2008:331, p.1
Police received an anonymous phone call of an assault near central campus. A male subject was assaulted by four males. The victim was reportedly struck in the face, but didn't require medical treatment for his injuries. Police ask for information.
36 Stalking knowledge can protect students
Northern Iowan 105:31, p.1
Students urged to contact the Stalking Resource Center and Public Safety if they believe they are being stalked on campus. One in twelve women will be stalked in their lifetime. Stalking is common on college campuses; photo.
37 Police search for costumed man Wednesday
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.1
A Halloween party in Maucker Union resulted in a call to Public Safety regarding an person dressed in camouflage and appearing to have a weapon. Police paid special attention to the area, but it was thought that the weapon was plastic.
38 Students removed from McCain rally
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.1
Visit to West Gym by John McCain attended by 2000 people. At least four students were removed for unknown reasons; photo.
39 The meaning of Homecoming
Northern Iowan 105:14, p.5
Believes that some student actions during Homecoming were not positive; if students could ease off of some of the inappropriate traditions, perhaps Homecoming week would be less intimidating.
40 Safety first
Northern Iowan 105:12, p.
Public Safety officers plan to help make Homecoming Week run smoothly; photo.
41 Safety first
Northern Iowan 105:11, p.14
Public safety officials gear up for Homecoming weekend activities; photo.
42 Two Panthers nabbed for theft at Rialto
Northern Iowan 105:10, p.11
Cory Goos and Lucas O'Rear have been charged with fourth degree theft involving a cell phone and iPod in the Rialto Dining Center; photo.
43 Park and Ride Shuttle
Northern Iowan 105:2, p.3
The shuttle runs from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm from the West Dome parking lot to 23rd and Campus. The complete schedule is provided.
44 UNI to test outdoor warning system Thursday, July 17
Public Relations News Release 2007:765, p.1
The University Mass Notification Outdoor Warning System will be tested across the campus on Thursday, to determine if planned speaker locations allow adequate notification of emergency information.
45 UNI offices begin returning to Gilchrist Hall in July
Public Relations News Release 2007:752, p.1
Offices and departments displaced by the October 2005 fire in Gilchrist Hall began moving into the newly renovated building July 7. List of offices.
46 UNI reacts to possible gunman; suspect in custody
Public Relations News Release 2007:494, p.1
UNI Police were notified of a possible gunman threatening a student. Students and faculty were notified via the UNI Alert system and all nine residence halls were locked down.
47 Best of 2007
Northern Iowan 104:28, p.1
Quick look at most important events of 2007; photo.
48 Campus police now armed
Northern Iowan 104:28, p.2
On December 23, 2007, campus police began to carry firearms; Dave Zarifis talks about the matter; photo.
49 New system to help UNI speed delivery of emergency messages
Public Relations News Release 2007:331, p.1
"UNI Alert" will allow emergency messages to be sent to students, faculty, and staff within minutes.
50 UNI Police to be armed; timeline of UNI Police gaining the right to be armed
Northern Iowan 104:20, p.1
Board of Regents votes, 6-2, to require Regents peace officers to carry firearms.