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  "id": "2024-09-20-university-of-iowa-crime-alert-sexual-assault-1",
  "slug": "university-of-iowa-crime-alert-sexual-assault-1-2024-09-20",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Iowa",
    "shortName": "Iowa",
    "state": "IA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Crime Alert / Hawk Alert",
    "enrollment": 30000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-09-20",
    "type": "sexual-assault",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Sexual assault crime alert near the University of Iowa campus",
    "headlinePublic": "Sexual assault crime alert near the University of Iowa campus",
    "summary": "University of Iowa Campus Safety [published a Crime Alert](https://safety.uiowa.edu/news/2024/09/crime-alert-sexual-assault-1). Full text is preserved from the official safety.uiowa.edu notice.",
    "outcome": "See official Crime Alert for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Crime Alert: Sexual Assault\nFriday, September 20, 2024\nThis message includes information about a crime that was recently reported on or near the University of Iowa campus. The purpose of this email is to provide you with the information you need to stay safe and take any appropriate precautions.\nIn the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received reports on Thursday, Sept. 19 of sexual assaults that occurred approximately one week ago in an east side residence hall. The assaults were reported to be perpetrated by one acquaintance against the same individual.\nBystander Intervention\nIf you feel uneasy about a situation, trust your instincts, and attempt to interrupt the chain of events. Here are some strategies:\n- Create a distraction and involve others.\n- Make a commitment to ensure everyone has a safe way home.\n- Remember being an active bystander does not require you put yourself at risk.\n- Consider signing up for a bystander intervention workshop offered by the university.\n- Review additional information from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).\n- More safety tips are available at safety.uiowa.edu/safety-tips.The only person responsible for a crime is the perpetrator. Crime alerts are sent to UI students and employees in accordance with federal law requiring universities to disclose information about crime to help prevent similar crimes and to identify offenders.\nThis is not an emergency notification. These timely warnings are prompted by crimes that have already occurred, but could represent a serious or ongoing threat to students and employees. This message alone is not necessarily an indication that crime rates on campus have increased or that a pattern of crime has emerged. To learn more about crime in your area and/or on campus, we encourage you to read the Campus Safety and Security Report and review previous crime alerts.\nLearn More\nCrime Alert: Frequently Asked Questions\nReport a Crime\nIf you witness something that is a threat to public safety or an individual, you are strongly encouraged to report it to UI Police as soon as possible. If it's an emergency, call or text 911. For the non-emergency line, call 319-335-5022.\nSafety Tips and Resources\nThe university is committed to supporting your personal safety. Learn more about crime prevention strategies, training opportunities, and campus safety services, including Nite Ride and Rave Guardian.\nReporting Options\nReporting options: The university has a number of resources and reporting options depending on the situation you're facing. Learn more about how to report and reporting options.\nAdditional Resources\nThe university offers many resources, including confidential advice and medical assistance, to help you through whatever situation you may be experiencing. Review this comprehensive list.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://safety.uiowa.edu/news/2024/09/crime-alert-sexual-assault-1",
      "sourceDescription": "University of Iowa Campus Safety Crime Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official safety.uiowa.edu Crime Alert web post."
      ],
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      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "Crime Alert dated 2024-09-20"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Iowa Clery Crime Alert series under safety.uiowa.edu.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official Crime Alert provides incident narrative and safety precautions."
  ],
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      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "UI Crime Alert",
      "url": "https://safety.uiowa.edu/news/2024/09/crime-alert-sexual-assault-1",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
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  "confidence": "high",
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
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