Tag UW-Madison Police
Meet the UW Police K9 teams this Sunday at Mounds
The UW Police K9 teams will be at the Mounds Pet Food stores on Sunday afternoon, March 18, to meet and greet the public. Read More
Police seek info on Lake Street beating, robbery
UWPD is looking for information about a beating and robbery early Sunday morning. Read More
Police seek information on December downtown attack; release sketch
University of Wisconsin–Madison and city of Madison police are urging members of the campus community to consider their own personal safety, especially while out at late at night or returning from libraries or study spots. Read More
State concealed carry law takes effect
Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law takes effect today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, and it brings important changes to rules on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Police probe burglaries near campus
Madison police are investigating three dozen residential burglaries that occurred both north and south of Regent Street since Sept. 1. Read More
Annual safety report available online
Crime continues to be an important concern for the University of Wisconsin–Madison community. Everyone can play a role in enhancing safety, crime prevention and emergency preparedness. Read More
Campus plans for new concealed carry law
As a result of a recent change in state law, beginning Nov. 1, the officially permitted concealed carry of weapons will be allowed throughout the state, including on campus grounds. Read More
Update: Phone service restored to Bascom Hill
Phone service to most or all of Bascom Hall, North Hall, South Hall and possibly other nearby buildings will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Sept. 9. The outage will last through the weekend. Read More
Police offer tips for Badger football fans
UW-Madison police are offering Badger football fans attending Wisconsin's game against Oregon State on Saturday, Sept. 10 a number of tips to make their game-day experience more enjoyable. Read More
Campus aims to increase alcohol safety with new ‘BASICS’ sanction, emergency action guidelines
Starting this fall, University of Wisconsin–Madison students who commit alcohol-related violations of university policy will likely be required to take a class called BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) as part of the disciplinary process, according to Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Read More
Campus police conduct bicycle education and enforcement
Through Oct. 15, University of Wisconsin–Madison police officers will be conducting concentrated bicycle education and enforcement across the UW–Madison campus. Officers will conduct a period… Read More
MPD seeks information on Park Street attempted armed robbery
Madison police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a 21-year-old man at 35 S. Park St. early today (Sept. 7). Read More
UWPD, MPD again urge focus on personal safety
Police are again urging the campus community to focus on personal safety in the wake of a sexual assault early Monday morning near the UW–Madison campus. Read More
New safety director has deep ties to state, university
Paul F. Umbeck, a biological safety expert and former plant scientist with strong ties to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the state’s biotechnology industry, has been named director of the university’s Environment, Health and Safety Department. Read More
Madison police seek information on downtown robberies
In the wake of several robberies across the Madison community, the University of Wisconsin Police Department and Madison Police Department are again reminding students to watch out for one another, especially at night. Read More
Police seek information on University Avenue attacks
Police are investigating a pair of recent violent incidents against women walking on University Avenue near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. MPD has… Read More
Campus police dog gets a protective vest
Odin, the UW–Madison Police Department’s newest K9 officer, has received a bullet- and stab-resistant vest from Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog. The vest was presented to… Read More