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Police chief highlights University Staff’s celebration of International Women’s Day
They celebrated the efforts and accomplishments of women by taking a break and engaging in conversation about how far women have come and how far they have yet to go.
Research to relieve stress of police officers expands
The new work by the Center for Healthy Minds will expand on a pilot study that suggests a positive relationship between mindfulness training and measures such as sleep quality, officers’ perceived stress and symptoms of burnout.
Assistant police chief retires
Brian Bridges, assistant chief of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department shares some of his memorabilia from his 32-year career with UWPD. Bridges is retiring from the department; his last day is March 1.
Farewell to our police horse, Vegas
The UW–Madison police department gathered on Wednesday for a final goodbye to long-time police horse Vegas, who was euthanized.
Madison police captain to lead UWPD as new chief
Kristen Roman, a UW–Madison graduate who has extensive experience in community outreach, mental health issues and services to vulnerable populations, will begin her duties on campus Jan. 9.
UW monitoring possibility of new campus carry proposal
University leaders say they will continue to oppose any legislation that would allow concealed weapons in university buildings.
Top 4 UW–Madison police chief candidates to visit campus
Members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison community and general public will have opportunities starting later this month to meet and talk with finalists for the…
Four finalists selected for UWPD police chief
A search committee of faculty, staff, students and community members has selected four finalists for the position of University of Wisconsin–Madison chief of police.
Campus leaders’ statement on sexual assault reports
Sexual violence is unacceptable in our campus and community. We’re committed to transparency and communication, especially in a case as serious as this one.
Berquam: Information on recent sexual assault cases
The following statement was shared by Dean of Students Lori Berquam on Friday, Oct. 21. Sexual violence is unacceptable in our campus and community. As dean…
UWPD bids farewell to longtime Chief Riseling
Colleagues and friends from campus and the broader law enforcement community gathered August 4 to say goodbye to University of Wisconsin Police Chief Susan Riseling, who retired after 25 years of service.
Riseling to retire, lead campus law enforcement association
After 25 years of service, UW Police Chief Sue Riseling will retire in August and lead the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
Chancellor Blank responds to campus protest
On April 19, the university received a set of student demands related to last week’s arrest by UWPD of a student suspected in a series…
Protest against racism peaceful
An estimated 300 to 400 University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and community members gathered on Bascom Hill shortly before noon today, Thursday, April 21, to protest incidents of racism over the past few months.
Clinton to hold Monday event at Gordon
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will hold an event on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Monday afternoon. The event, to be held at Gordon…
UW-Madison enhances efforts to combat sexual assault
Sexual violence and the university’s response to it remains a topic of concern on our campus and others across the country. We want to share…
Letter to legislators: UW System police chiefs oppose campus carry legislation
On Tuesday, November 18, Wisconsin legislators received a letter from UWPD Chief Susan Riseling and all University of Wisconsin System police chiefs, opposing proposed campus carry legislation.
Badgers, UW–Madison partner on ‘It’s On Us’ campaign
UW–Madison has joined the national “It’s on Us” campaign to stop sexual assault and will showcase an “It’s On Us” video during the Homecoming football game Oct. 17.
UW-Madison uses new survey data to enhance efforts against sexual assault
Officials at the University of Wisconsin–Madison shared the results today of a campus survey that is being used to enhance ongoing efforts toward preventing and responding to sexual assault and misconduct.