Department News

In a virtual ceremony on May 14, 2021, 48 members of the UW-Madison Police Department, the UW-Madison campus, and the general public were presented with awards for their extraordinary service to the UW-Madison community. These …

If you use a Wiscard to access buildings on campus, a new and improved system will soon be replacing our outdated access control system. It’s the first major overhaul of the system in nearly 16 years. Later …

April 12-06, 2021 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. It’s a great time to review your plans in the event severe weather strikes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin averages 23 …

Last June, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWPD) announced its Racial Equity Initiative (REI). Since that time we have continued to move this initiative forward and, as promised, would like to provide our community …

Due to COVID-19, you may not be driving as much as you did in prior winter seasons. But when venturing out in the snow for groceries and other essentials, it’s always smart to refresh your …

In November 2020, Chief Roman released a statement in reaction to feedback we received from our community following a photo we shared on social media that included the imagery of a “thin blue line” flag in the background. In the statement, …

A photo shared to the department’s social media channels over the weekend has led some members of our community to express concerns regarding a “thin blue line” installation that appears in the background. The installation …

On August 11, 2020, the UWPD Records Unit fulfilled an open records request made by an individual affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the following information: “Documentation of any purchases goods and services over …

Chief Kristen Roman has released the following statement following Tuesday night’s vote of no confidence by ASM: “I’m disheartened. On behalf of the UWPD I say with the utmost confidence that we can be trusted. …