Police step up patrols as UI students return

August 22, 2009

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Iowa City Press-Citizen (IA)

By Brian Morelli

"UI and city officials point to plans for curbing violence downtown--greater police presence, free late weeknight transportation and bystander training. Downtown Iowa City, along with its 50-some bars, is virtually intertwined with campus. ..."

"'For us, student health and safety is a No. 1 priority. We are partnering more with Iowa City. There will be a greater police presence so things don't get out of hand,' UI President Sally Mason said. 'We are also teaching our students to be stewards of each other.' ..."

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