Department News

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

As you’re likely aware, UW-Madison issues emergency notifications when serious, ongoing threats are present on campus property. These emergency alerts are called WiscAlerts – the email, text, and social media posting service is designed to …

In an effort to keep our community more informed about emergency incidents in their vicinity, the UW-Madison Police Department is pleased to launch a program called “Off-Campus Alerts.” These alerts are a supplement to WiscAlerts, …

You’re invited to a town hall community forum, hosted by the UW-Madison Police Department. This is a great opportunity to connect with UWPD officers to ask questions, share ideas, and more. Students, staff, and faculty …