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 …
Department News
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 …
Parent Access to Emergency Notifications
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 …
UWPD Launches “Off-Campus Alerts”
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, …
UWPD to Host Town Hall Forum on October 10
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 …
Emergencies Happen — When They Do, Dial 911
No one ever wants to call 911, but in America, people dial 911 more than 250,000 times per day — so it’s safe to assume you will likely need to call 911 at least a …
A Calling Together
From the phone, to my son’s late-night waking when he was young, to my chosen profession, I have answered countless calls – literally and figuratively – in my lifetime. Now, each fall I am privileged …