Chief’s Corner

  • Words Matter

    During Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2018, Chief Roman shared her thoughts in the following blog. Her words then still hold relevance today as we continue our efforts to support victims, and to each do our …

  • Equity by Community, with Community, for Community 

    “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”       –Margaret J. Wheatley  It’s been quite a while since I sat down to write a “Chief’s Corner” blog. For years now, I’ve turned …

  • Setting the Record Straight

    With each start of a new academic year, I take the opportunity through my Chief’s Corner blog to welcome our newest students and share relevant information about our department. Of course, this fall semester is like no …

  • It’s Never Too Late for Justice

    “If we can look at ourselves closely, and honestly, I believe we will see that we all need justice. We all need mercy. And perhaps, we all need some measure of unmerited grace.”     …

  • Where Campus and City Meet

    The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has long partnered with the City of Madison Police Department (MPD) to address safety concerns that impact our campus community. I know this first-hand from my many years of service …

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UW Police Department Chief Kristen Roman

UW–Madison Police Department Chief Kristen Roman shares her thoughts and views on various police-related topics — covering topics that are relevant here on campus and across the country.

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