Tag UW-Madison Police
Campus police replace older vehicles with SUVs, new look
There are some brand new UW Police Department vehicles traveling around campus after the department aded seven new 2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs to its fleet to replace some of its older vehicles.
Ironman Wisconsin will affect campus traffic on Sunday, Sept. 9
Ironman Wisconsin will take place Sunday, Sept. 9 and the event's running course involves several campus and city streets as well as the university's Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.
MPD seeks information on campus-area incidents
Madison police are investigating two recent incidents in the area of North Brooks Street and are seeking information from the campus community.
UW-Madison police win accreditation from a third agency
The University of Wisconsin Police Department this month became the only law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to be accredited by three different agencies.
MPD, UWPD, UW–Madison address University Avenue incidents
The Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin Police Department and the Division of Student Life are seeking help from the community to address a string of violent incidents that have taken place on University Avenue in recent weeks.
Man arrested following campus-area attack
A man has been arrested after an early Saturday morning attack of a 21-year-old woman in the 500 block of North Lake Street.
UW police host Dog Days of Summer picnic
The first annual Dog Days of Summer picnic, an official fundraising event dedicated to supporting the UW Police Department's K9 unit, will be held on Saturday, July 28.
Madison Community Foundation funds K-12 science programs at Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
During the next year, kids and their families will be able to enjoy six new ways to experience hands-on science at the Town Center of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.
Lot 60 reopens after temporary closure
UW Police have temporarily closed part of Lot 60 on the campus’ west side Thursday morning and are urging people who park in the lot to seek alternative parking.
Update: Missing summer student has been located
The UW–Madison Police Department is asking for help finding a missing summer student. Donalvin Weatherby, 17 years old, of Milwaukee, is a participant in a summer program at the UW–Madison Campus.
UW community mourns business graduate Roelse
The University of Wisconsin–Madison community is mourning the loss of a young alumnus who is believed to have drowned in Lake Mendota early on Friday, June 22.
Crews search for missing man in Lake Mendota
The Dane County Sheriff Office is searching Lake Mendota near UW–Madison's Memorial Union for a 22-year-old man who was last seen swimming in the area early this morning.
UWPD seeks info on possible child enticement
UWPD is seeking information on a June 8 incident in Eagle Heights
UW police honored by local Red Cross chapter
The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross has named the UW–Madison Police Department the 2011 Top Public Safety Unit in Dane County.
Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable
University leaders are condemning a serious act of violence that took place early Saturday, May 19 close to the UW–Madison campus.
UWPD receives state accreditation
The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) board has voted to award the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department law enforcement accreditation on the state level.
Berquam: If you attend Mifflin, be safe, smart
University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is hoping students decide to skip the Mifflin Street block party this weekend. But if they do attend, she's suggesting they listen closely to public safety officials and remember that dangerous behavior can have long-lasting consequences.
Bike thefts up, police offer anti-theft tips
The UW–Madison Police Department is reporting an increase in campus bicycle thefts.
Citizens, police honored by UWPD
The UW Police Department honored several civilians and members of its own staff at its 21st annual awards ceremony Monday night (March 26) at Union South.
MPD seeks info on downtown robberies
Madison police are investigating three weekend strong-arm robberies downtown that may be connected.