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 …
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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 …
UWPD Now Offering Emergency Alerts in Multiple Languages
Translations ESPAÑOL / SPANISH 中文 / CHINESE བོད་ཡིག / TIBETAN नेपाली / NEPALI HMOOB / HMONG Starting January 23, 2020, the UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) will send information about most emergencies in multiple languages, so …
Rideshare Safety
This winter, many of us will use cabs, buses, and rideshares to avoid cold walks, icy driving, or dangerous driving after consuming alcohol. While buses and taxis are easily spotted — and have been around …
Work from home and make $1000 a week! URGENT OPPORTUNITY!!!
Have you ever received an email like this? Dear Student or Resident, My name is Scam McLiar and I am recruiter for The ABC Work from Home Company. We specialize in home based career services …