Early this morning, September 9, 2021, at around 5:30 a.m., two suspects entered an unlocked apartment in the University Apartments community with the intent to steal property. The resident called 911 – the UW-Madison Police …
Department News
Online Scams: Don’t Become a Victim
“I have a lucrative job opportunity for you! I’d like to pay you $500 a week to be my personal assistant.” Does this sound familiar? With the return of students and staff to campus, we …
A Welcome and Safety Message from UWPD Chief Kristen Roman
August 31, 2021 Dear Badgers, On behalf of the UW-Madison Police Department (UWPD), welcome to the Badger Community! And if you’re a returning Badger, welcome back! As a UW alum and former member of the …
2020 UWPD Awards Announced
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 …
New Access Control System Coming to UW-Madison Campus
If you use a Wiscard to access buildings on campus, a new and improved system will soon be replacing our outdated access control system.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 …
Severe Weather Awareness Week: April 12-16, 2021
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 …
UWPD Racial Equity Initiative Update
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 …
Winter Driving
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 …
Thin Blue Line Update
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, …
Statement about “Thin Blue Line” Imagery
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 …