Halloween Safety
Halloween is quickly approaching and the annual Freakfest celebration will be held on October 27th on State Street. There will be a… Read More
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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… Read More
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 pilot… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Phone Scam Continues to Target Students
UWPD and other local law enforcement agencies continue to take reports about phone scams, specifically targeting international students. The caller — oftentimes identifying themselves as… Read More