Tag UW-Madison Police
Football returns to Camp Randall: Plan ahead
It’s that time of year — Badger Football returns to Camp Randall Stadium! The UW–Madison Police Department is excited about another successful, safe year. Read More
Crime Alert: Police report sexual assault near 21 N. Park Street
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. Read More
Campus practices for emergency it hopes never comes
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. Read More
Full-scale emergency exercise planned for July 17
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. Read More
Lifesaving station advises caution in the water
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. Read More
Timely Warning: 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… Read More
Campus bike thefts on the rise
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. Read More
Plan ahead for Saturday’s Crazylegs Classic
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. Read More
Statewide tornado drill planned April 24
It's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, making it a good time to plan ahead and think about storms and safety. Read More
UWPD hosts drug take-back event April 25
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. Read More
‘Bucky’s House’ helps keep campus safe
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. Read More
Cole joins UWPD as director of threat intervention services
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. Read More
Update: UW classes resume
Classes at UW–Madison – called off for the morning due to the bitter cold temperatures – resumed at noon today, Tuesday, Jan. 28. Read More
Accreditors ask, ‘How are UW Police doing?’
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. Read More
Campus mourns the loss of Edith Dixon
Edith "Edie" Dixon, 62, a senior academic librarian at Memorial Library, died Jan. 16 after an incident on Lake Street near Mendota Court. Read More
UW employee killed in Thursday incident
A University of Wisconsin–Madison employee was killed in a Thursday incident on Lake Street near Mendota Court. Read More
Update: Despite cold, campus expected to be open
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. Read More
Update: No changes to Winter Commencement plans
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. Read More