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 …
Chief’s blog
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 …
Forward Together
This past Saturday was the fourth consecutive home football game of the season. While we Badgers love our sports, what most don’t know or see is the amount of work and resources that UWPD and …
WwwELLcommmBAaaack!
(or, “Welcome Back” for those of you who don’t speak whale) “First day of school! First Day of school!” – Nemo “Finding Nemo” is one of my all-time favorite movies. I have such warm …
Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity
I recognize and understand that recent reports about increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity nationwide have raised questions and concerns on campus and in our broader community. The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed …
Question: Guardians or Warriors? Answer: Yes.
Snapshot of a video captured by Jordan Pearce, a University of North Carolina student, showed people fleeing a campus library as police sprinted toward the area. On February 15, 2019 officers from the Aurora Police …
Campus Notifications: Confusion & Consternation
One of the most visible yet most misunderstood campus safety measures that UWPD facilitates is the issuance of timely warnings and emergency alerts. Required under the federal Clery Act, timely warnings and emergency alerts (we call …