Tag UW-Madison Police
Madison police seek information in Langdon Street robbery
Madison Police are seeking information about a robbery of a UW–Madison student that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12. The incident involved… Read More
Grainger reopens after small fire
Grainger Hall re-opened for classes and normal business around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, after a small noon-time fire caused the building to be… Read More
Berquam: UW–Madison strives to assist sexual assault survivors
In coming days, there will be a great deal of media and online coverage of sexual assault in our community and around the UW System. Reading these stories reminds us of the importance of the work we are doing to try to prevent these horrible acts, to respond in victim-centered ways and to seek accountability from those who would perpetrate them. Read More
Snow emergency remains in effect
A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire city of Madison until 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Read More
Madison police release sketch in bike path battery
Madison police have released an artist's sketch of a man who allegedly tackled a 21-year-old UW–Madison student while she stopped to stretch on the Southwest Bike Path at 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 24. Read More
Police urge safety focus after Saturday robbery
UW-Madison and city police are urging a focus on personal safety in the wake of an armed robbery involving a UW–Madison student at around 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Read More
Recent sightings: Self defense workshop
Robert Yu (left), lecturer in the kinesiology department, works with campus police officer Shelley Thiel (right) to demonstrate a technique for escaping an attacker… Read More
City declares snow emergency
The city of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate-side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire city, including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone. Read More
Fourth annual Badger Watch conference to be held Jan. 7
The University Police Department will hold its fourth annual Badger Watch conference on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Read More
Changes in store for UW–Madison SAFEride cab service
Beginning Jan. 2, the maximum number of SAFEride cab trips will change from four per month to six per semester. Read More
UWPD: Use common sense to foil thieves
UW-Madison students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts during finals and the upcoming winter break by using common sense and taking simple security precautions. Read More
Stay safe out there: Advisory issued on snowballs, snow clearance
To help assure the safety of pedestrians, snow removal crews and Madison motorists, University of Wisconsin–Madison safety officials are urging people to refrain from throwing… Read More
UWPD plans safety conference
The University Police Department will hold its fourth annual Badger Watch Safety Conference from 7:45–3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Memorial Union. Read More
Police urge pedestrians to heed construction warnings
University police are asking employees, students and campus visitors to heed the messages on construction signs and fences and resist that temptation to take shortcuts through those areas. Read More
Stay SAFE on Halloween by having a transportation plan
SAFE Nighttime Services is preparing for what is often the busiest night of the year for the program: Madison’s Freakfest. As tens of thousands of… Read More
Stay safe, healthy this Halloween
Madison’s Freakfest is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 31, and the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) and University Health Services (UHS) are teaming up to wish students a safe and happy Halloween. Read More
Students urged to continue focus on safety
Two separate incidents from the past week are leading UWPD, Offices of the Dean of Students and Madison Police Department to again urge students to keep a focus on personal safety. Read More
Madison police advise students to cut burglary risk
Madison and UW police department officials are reminding students to cut their risk of becoming victims of a burglary in their off-campus house or apartment. Read More
Program addresses violence on campus
UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus. Read More
Dean of students, police urge vigilance after downtown robberies
In the wake of several robberies in the Madison community, the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), the Offices of the Dean of Students and Madison Police Department (MPD) are again reminding students to watch out for one another, especially at night. Read More