A joint message from UWPD Chief Kristen Roman and Dean of Students Christina Olstad August 26, 2020 UW-Madison Students, First off, welcome to campus! We’re glad you’re here, and we look forward to a safe …
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It’s Never Too Late for Justice
“If we can look at ourselves closely, and honestly, I believe we will see that we all need justice. We all need mercy. And perhaps, we all need some measure of unmerited grace.” …
“Heinous and Unacceptable” – Dane County Police Chiefs React to Minneapolis Police Incident
The following letter was written by UWPD Chief Kristen Roman, on behalf of the Dane County Chiefs of Police Association: Dane County Community Members, Once again, we find ourselves devastated by an appalling and heartbreaking …
Local Law Enforcement Work Together to Arrest Serial Burglar
The UW-Madison Police Department and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office — in conjunction with officers from Sun Prairie Police, City of Madison Police, Fitchburg Police, Capitol Police, Janesville Police, Albany Police, and the Rock County …
Mifflin and Other Gatherings: Please Stay Safer at Home
‘Safer at Home’ is not just a state order — it’s the fundamental principle behind flattening the curve and keeping our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s why we’re reminding our campus community about …
“Safer at Home” Order: How UWPD is Enforcing It
UWPD supports the State of Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order and its effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. As the governor’s order states, you are expected to stay at home as much …
FBI & UWPD Announce New Law Enforcement Youth Academy Partnership
Media Contacts: Leonard Peace FBI Public Affairs Officer (414) 489-3565 lcpeace@fbi.gov Marc Lovicott UWPD Director of Communications (608) 263-2333 marc.lovicott@wisc.edu The Milwaukee Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and UW-Madison Police Department (UWPD) …
Tax Scams: Taxpayers Beware!
Another year, another reminder about tax-time scams. Each year, we collectively lose tens of millions of dollars due to fraud, scams, or identity theft. Students at colleges across the country are often the targets of …
UWPD Downtown Liaison Police Officer
In early 2020, Police Officer Diego Lema Hernandez was selected from a handful of internal candidates to take the role of UWPD’s very first Downtown Liaison Office. Students who reside in the areas that this …
Man Reported Strong-Arm Robbery, Arrested for Filing False Police Report
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, the UW-Madison Police Department responded to a strong-arm robbery that was reported to have occurred at the Lot 76 bus stop near the Nielsen Tennis Stadium. The alleged victim told …