The University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department provides many services beyond those of a traditional police department.
UWPD assists at UW Athletic sporting events, we recognize the importance of community officers, we provide lake rescue and safety services to our community using Lake Mendota, we constantly prepare for emergencies within our Emergency Management Unit, and so much more.
Explore and learn more about all of our services below.
Field Services
Field Services is the largest unit within UWPD and is composed of Police Patrol Operations, Security Operations, Community Policing, Records, Communications Center, and Special Event Planning.
Investigative Services
Investigative Services personnel — our detectives — work alongside UWPD officers to help solve crimes on campus. Each UWPD detective has specific specialties, including sexual assaults, financial crimes, computer crimes, and property crimes.
Special Operations
The UWPD Special Operations Unit provides specialized training, event and facility security coordination, lake rescue and water safety services, and other critical support to help keep the UW–Madison community safe.
Professional Standards & Planning
The UWPD Professional Standards & Planning Unit provides critical services that support safety, security, preparedness, accountability, and transparency across UW–Madison, including emergency management, access control, video security systems, accreditation, and records management.
Support Services
The UWPD Support Services Division provides the essential finance, human resources, wellness, and information technology services that keep UWPD running efficiently and effectively while supporting our employees and the broader campus community.