Tag UW-Madison Police
Police seek info on Lake Street beating, robbery
February 13, 2012UWPD is looking for information about a beating and robbery early Sunday morning.
Police seek information on December downtown attack; release sketch
February 2, 2012University 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.
UW–Madison plans Wednesday emergency notification system test
November 8, 2011UW-Madison is planning a full-scale test of WiscAlerts, its campus emergency notification system, between 12-2 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 9.
State concealed carry law takes effect
November 1, 2011Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law takes effect today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, and it brings important changes to rules on the UW–Madison campus.
Police probe burglaries near campus
October 25, 2011Madison police are investigating three dozen residential burglaries that occurred both north and south of Regent Street since Sept. 1.
Annual safety report available online
September 29, 2011Crime 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.
Campus plans for new concealed carry law
September 22, 2011As 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.
Update: Phone service restored to Bascom Hill
September 9, 2011Phone 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.
Police offer tips for Badger football fans
September 9, 2011UW-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.
Campus aims to increase alcohol safety with new ‘BASICS’ sanction, emergency action guidelines
September 8, 2011Starting 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.
Campus police conduct bicycle education and enforcement
September 7, 2011Through 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…
MPD seeks information on Park Street attempted armed robbery
September 7, 2011Madison police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a 21-year-old man at 35 S. Park St. early today (Sept. 7).
UWPD, MPD again urge focus on personal safety
August 22, 2011Police 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.
New safety director has deep ties to state, university
August 22, 2011Paul 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.
Madison police seek information on downtown robberies
August 5, 2011In 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.
Police seek information on University Avenue attacks
July 8, 2011Police are investigating a pair of recent violent incidents against women walking on University Avenue near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. MPD has…
Campus police dog gets a protective vest
June 27, 2011Odin, 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…
Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community
June 23, 2011Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus.