Join us on SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 for the 6th annual UWPD Dog Jog — a two-mile fun run/walk, with all proceeds benefiting the UWPD K9 Unit! Q106’s very own Jackson Jones will once again be our …
Department News
Thanks, Law Enforcement Dispatchers!
Each year, the second week of April is dedicated to the 911 dispatchers who work hard to get you the help you need, when you need it. And in our minds, they deserve much more than …
Statewide Tornado Drill This Week
UPDATE: the statewide tornado drill, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 11 has been rescheduled for Friday, April 12. The information in the article below has been updated to reflect this change. This week — April …
Maps Everywhere!
You see the maps every day, but how often have you stopped and taken a look? Many of us spend hours in the libraries, classrooms, or in our offices and very few of us know …
Watch for Scams This Tax Season
Every year, consumers lose tens of millions of dollars due to fraud, scams, or identity theft. Students at colleges across the country are often the targets of these email and phone scams — and this …
WiscGuardian: Our Mobile App That Turns Your Phone Into A Personal Safety Device
With safety at top of mind, the UW-Madison Police Department (UWPD) wants to remind you about our own mobile safety app called WiscGuardian — a free app that turns your smartphone into a personal safety …
Theft Suspect Arrested, Possibly Connected to Other County-wide Thefts
The UW-Madison Police Department has made an arrest connected to a string of theft cases on campus. Since the start of the fall semester, UWPD has taken reports on more than a dozen theft cases …
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 …
Security Procedures for Biden Campaign Visit
Former Vice President Joe Biden will appear at a campaign event on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Tickets are required for the event, which is organized by the Democratic Party of …
Halloween Safety
Halloween is quickly approaching and the annual Freakfest celebration will be held on October 27th on State Street. There will be a variety of entertainment for all age groups with multiple music stages playing throughout …