UW–Madison Police Department

UWPD Investigating Sexual Assault

  • Incident date: October 4, 2014, 3:30 am
  • Incident type: Sexual Assault
  • Location/address: UW-Madison Residence Hall

In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 4, the UW-Madison Police Department was made aware of a reported sexual assault that occurred in a lakeshore residence hall on the UW-Madison campus. The suspect has been identified and a police investigation is ongoing.

The UW-Madison Police Department is currently investigating this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact UWPD at (608) 264-COPS.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted, tell someone – there are resources available to help you. Please visit uwpd.wisc.edu/tellus for more information. Although no measure is failsafe, here are some protective measures you might consider to increase your personal safety and the safety of those around you:

– People who use sexually callous language are more likely to perpetrate sexual assault. The next time you hear yourself or someone else talking about women or sex in a derogatory way, stop. Speak up when you hear others talk this way— this includes all genders.

– Make sure you have consent. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.

– People who are incapacitated by alcohol or drugs cannot give consent.

– Practice being assertive about your boundaries.

– If saying NO or STOP is too hard, consider creating a diversion so you can leave.

– Get your own drinks; don’t let someone continually fill your cup or leave your drink unattended.

For more information on the Clery Act, and why you’re receiving this federally mandated Crime Warning, please visit www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html.