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08/28/2026

UCPD’s Strategic Operations Center came online in 2024.

The center helps enhance public safety in and around campus by providing real-time information that supports policing and crime prevention efforts.

🎥 Tap to see how it’s supporting safety across the UCPD extended patrol area.

Did you know the expression "the dog days of summer" dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans?It refers to the "dog s...
08/24/2026

Did you know the expression "the dog days of summer" dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans?

It refers to the "dog star" Sirius, which the ancient Greeks and Romans noted typically appeared alongside the sun to mark the start of the hottest days of the year in July and August, where it felt too hot to do much of anything.

We are well into the dog days of summer here, and whatever you wind up doing on these hot summer days, we have the resources to help you stay safe if not necessarily cool: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/safety-resources

The University of Chicago Police Department has received information about a possible Teen Trend gathering in the area n...
08/18/2026

The University of Chicago Police Department has received information about a possible Teen Trend gathering in the area near Promontory Point on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. Additional staff will be in the area.

One of the more commonly asked questions that we get is: "How long can I park my car before it's encased in concrete?"Do...
08/18/2026

One of the more commonly asked questions that we get is: "How long can I park my car before it's encased in concrete?"

Don't worry! At The University of Chicago, we will NOT encase your car in concrete for a parking violation!

Well, at least not your first one.

If you have other questions about parking at UChicago, you can find the answers by visiting our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/transportation/driving-parking

At approximately 10:15 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2026 – Several members of the University of Chicago community walking on...
08/15/2026

At approximately 10:15 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2026 – Several members of the University of Chicago community walking on the sidewalk at approximately 815 E. 55th Street were approached by two unknown subjects, one armed with a handgun who demanded and took property from one victim before fleeing northbound on foot. The University of Chicago Police Department is investigating this incident.
https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/security-alert-august-14-2026

08/14/2026

There are amazing biking opportunities on campus, in Hyde Park, and throughout the city of Chicago.

With more than 170+ miles of bike lanes, plus bike racks on CTA buses and UGo Shuttles, getting around has never been easier.

You can find more information by visiting our website, the link is in the comments.

The annual Chicago Caribbean Carnival and parade is scheduled for Saturday, August 15. The parade and festival will brin...
08/13/2026

The annual Chicago Caribbean Carnival and parade is scheduled for Saturday, August 15. The parade and festival will bring some parking restrictions and street closures along the Midway.

Both Dorchester and Woodlawn Avenues will be closed from 59th to 60th Street from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and the Midway Plaisance will be closed between Woodlawn and Dorchester all of Saturday.

The festival will also affect the Central Route for UGo NightRide Shuttle Service.

To avoid street closures, UGo Shuttles on the Central Route will be temporarily rerouted and travel down Stony Island to 60th Street, where they will turn right onto 60th Street to resume the regular route.

You can find more information by visiting our website: https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/news-alerts/2026-08-13-chicago-caribbean-carnival-traffic-impacts

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Chicago, including the area around Th...
08/12/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Chicago, including the area around The University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus until 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, August 12.

08/11/2026

UPDATE: This alert has expired.
cAlert: Tornado Warning in effect for Chicago, including Hyde Park until 11:15 AM. Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of the nearest building.

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