Tag UW-Madison Police

Crime Alert: Police report sexual assault near 21 N. Park Street

August 22, 2014

On Friday, August 22 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 21-year old woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger in an alleyway near 21 N. Park Street.

Crime Alert: MPD investigating sexual assault

August 21, 2014

Campus practices for emergency it hopes never comes

July 17, 2014

As part of a full-scale campus emergency-response exercise, members of the UW–Madison Police Department, Madison Fire and Police Departments, Dane County Sheriff’s Office, FBI and other regional agencies respond to mock reports of a simulated bomb incident with wounded victims during a running event at Camp Randall Stadium.

Full-scale emergency exercise planned for July 17

July 9, 2014

The Emergency Management Unit of the UW–Madison Police Department, along with support from university, city, county, state, and federal agencies will hold a full-scale exercise on Thursday, July 17th.

Lifesaving station advises caution in the water

May 7, 2014

As the weather begins to get warmer, the UW Lifesaving Station is reminding people of the lake’s potential dangers and encouraging all of those enjoying the water to use caution.

Timely Warning: May 3, 2014

May 3, 2014

Members of the UW–Madison Community, You are receiving this Timely Warning message as part of UW–Madison’s commitment to providing campus-area crime information in compliance with…

Campus bike thefts on the rise

April 29, 2014

As the weather gets nicer, more and more people are out and about on their bikes. With that, we know the number of thefts of bicycles typically increases — and this year is no different. In fact, compared to this time last year, bike thefts on the UW–Madison campus have nearly doubled.

Plan ahead for Saturday’s Crazylegs Classic

April 25, 2014

The UW–Madison Police Department has been working with event organizers to ensure a successful, safe event — and we have full confidence there will be no problems. However, we’d like to remind participants and spectators that carry-in restrictions are in place at Camp Randall Stadium, where the run finishes.

Statewide tornado drill planned April 24

April 23, 2014

It's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, making it a good time to plan ahead and think about storms and safety.

UWPD hosts drug take-back event April 25

April 23, 2014

The UW–Madison Police Department is hosting a drug take-back event on Friday, April 25— aimed at getting expired and/or unused medications out of homes, and into the hands of qualified professionals who will safely and responsibly dispose of the medications.

‘Bucky’s House’ helps keep campus safe

February 18, 2014

The bond between the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and the firefighters at Fire Station No. 4 on Monroe Street, just across from Camp Randall Stadium, is a strong and valued one.

Cole joins UWPD as director of threat intervention services

February 4, 2014

One of UW–Madison’s more unusual recent hires is also one of its most important. Chris Cole, director of threat intervention services, occupies a new full-time position focusing on a cohesive assessment and response process for potential campus safety threats.

Update: UW classes resume

January 28, 2014

Classes at UW–Madison – called off for the morning due to the bitter cold temperatures – resumed at noon today, Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Accreditors ask, ‘How are UW Police doing?’

January 23, 2014

The UW–Madison Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

Campus mourns the loss of Edith Dixon

January 18, 2014

Edith "Edie" Dixon, 62, a senior academic librarian at Memorial Library, died Jan. 16 after an incident on Lake Street near Mendota Court.

UW employee killed in Thursday incident

January 16, 2014

A University of Wisconsin–Madison employee was killed in a Thursday incident on Lake Street near Mendota Court.

Update: Despite cold, campus expected to be open

January 3, 2014

As campus prepares for double-digit below zero temperatures early next week, employees are reminded to take extra precautions to prepare for the extremely cold weather.

Update: No changes to Winter Commencement plans

December 22, 2013

The Winter Commencement ceremony will take place as scheduled at the Kohl Center on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Extra crews have worked through the night to clear nearby sidewalks and plow parking lots.

Students, families asked to plan ahead for snow, Winter Commencement

December 20, 2013

UW-Madison students and parents are encouraged to plan ahead for the 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 Winter Commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center.

Hi-def group videoconferencing offered on campus

December 19, 2013

If you need to meet with people located beyond Madison – or even within it – but can’t get everyone in the same room, a convenient service on campus may help.