Tag UW-Madison Police

New trial granted for Wisconsin Innocence Project client

May 24, 2013

Riseling, student life staff honored by SPA awards

May 21, 2013

UWPD Chief and Associate Vice Chancellor Susan Riseling is among the 2013 recipients of UW–Madison’s Student Personnel Association (SPA) Awards.

UW-Madison makes it easier to report incidents of hate, bias

May 14, 2013

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is taking steps to make it easier to report incidents of hate and bias, to further its commitment to a living, working and learning environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful.

Humans vs. Zombies alters Friday game plans

April 19, 2013

Organizers of UW–Madison’s Humans vs. Zombies game have voluntarily proposed changes to the final round of play on Friday, April 19.

UW employee killed in Tuesday accident

April 16, 2013

A University of Wisconsin–Madison employee was killed in an on-the-job incident Tuesday afternoon at the Art Lofts, 111 N. Frances.

Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources

April 10, 2013

Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

WARF’s support for startups expands

April 9, 2013

The announcement of a new source of investment capital for campus information technology entrepreneurs, or researchers aspiring to join their ranks, adds to a growing list of initiatives to speed the transfer of technologies from UW–Madison labs for the benefit of the public and advancing the pace of university innovation.

April 15-19 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week

April 9, 2013

Gov. Scott Walker has declared April 15-19, 2013 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Science Festival 2013 announces dates, call for presenters

March 19, 2013

After more than tripling attendance last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival is coming back for year three with plans for more activities at more sites that reach more people. The organizers announced today the 2013 festival will be held September 26-29 and issued an open call for presenters, communities, organizations and sponsors to get involved.

UWPD: Update on March 5 Eagle Heights incident

March 6, 2013

On Tuesday, March 5, there was extensive police activity in the Eagle Heights community in response to gunshots reported around 9:30 p.m. in the University Houses area.

Thousands of items lost, found across campus

March 5, 2013

On a campus that spans 936 acres and where more than 61,000 people work and study on a given day, it’s only a matter of time before things go missing. But despite the challenge of so many people moving and mixing on campus, many of the items that are lost — sunglasses, mobile phones, books and single shoes — are not only found, but ultimately reunited with their owners.

Police seek info on Monday robberies

February 19, 2013

Madison and UW Police are investigating three Monday strong-arm robberies downtown that may be connected. All three incidents occurred near the UW campus and involved stealing electronics from pedestrians.

Campus open for essential functions only; no in-person final exams Thursday

December 20, 2012

In response to blizzard warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Madison and Dane County, UW–Madison will be open only for essential operations Thursday. Scheduled, in-person final exam meetings will not be held. Visit http://emergency.wisc.edu for complete details, along with updates on campus events and services.

Badger Watch conference set Jan. 10

December 5, 2012

Badger Watch is the crime prevention program for the UW–Madison Campus.

UWPD seeks info on Memorial Library robbery

November 21, 2012

The University of Wisconsin Police Department is seeking information about Nov. 20 robbery in Memorial Library.

Campus begins updating security cameras

November 15, 2012

As one of the nation’s newest hockey and swimming facilities, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Bahn Arena has cutting edge amenities that help it stand out from similar construction on other campuses.

UW–Madison strives to improve sexual assault reporting processes

October 22, 2012

Yesterday’s Daily Cardinal published a letter from a graduate of UW–Madison outlining her experiences following a sexual assault while she was enrolled as a student. We’re deeply saddened to learn of her experience and want to explain how we’re working to end sexual violence on the UW–Madison campus.