Forgery and fraud cases are up 700% from March 2023, according to the Iowa State University Police Department’s (ISUPD) March activity report. Online fraud scams are increasing nationwide, and Ames is no exception. The Iowa State Daily published an article that highlights the phishing scams students tend to see more often. ISUPD Chief Michael Newton.
After losing the status of being accredited in 2009 due to budgetary considerations, the Iowa State University Police Department (ISUPD) is working to get it back. When a department is accredited, it represents the gold standard in public safety. It means that the agency is following the best practices within law enforcement and is meeting.