Tag UW-Madison Police
April 15-19 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 9, 2013Gov. Scott Walker has declared April 15-19, 2013 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Science Festival 2013 announces dates, call for presenters
March 19, 2013After more than tripling attendance last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival is coming back for year three with plans for more activities at more sites that reach more people. The organizers announced today the 2013 festival will be held September 26-29 and issued an open call for presenters, communities, organizations and sponsors to get involved.
UWPD: Update on March 5 Eagle Heights incident
March 6, 2013On Tuesday, March 5, there was extensive police activity in the Eagle Heights community in response to gunshots reported around 9:30 p.m. in the University Houses area.
Thousands of items lost, found across campus
March 5, 2013On a campus that spans 936 acres and where more than 61,000 people work and study on a given day, it’s only a matter of time before things go missing. But despite the challenge of so many people moving and mixing on campus, many of the items that are lost — sunglasses, mobile phones, books and single shoes — are not only found, but ultimately reunited with their owners.
Police seek info on Monday robberies
February 19, 2013Madison and UW Police are investigating three Monday strong-arm robberies downtown that may be connected. All three incidents occurred near the UW campus and involved stealing electronics from pedestrians.
Campus open for essential functions only; no in-person final exams Thursday
December 20, 2012In response to blizzard warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Madison and Dane County, UW–Madison will be open only for essential operations Thursday. Scheduled, in-person final exam meetings will not be held. Visit http://emergency.wisc.edu for complete details, along with updates on campus events and services.
Badger Watch conference set Jan. 10
December 5, 2012Badger Watch is the crime prevention program for the UW–Madison Campus.
UWPD seeks info on Memorial Library robbery
November 21, 2012The University of Wisconsin Police Department is seeking information about Nov. 20 robbery in Memorial Library.
Campus begins updating security cameras
November 15, 2012As one of the nation’s newest hockey and swimming facilities, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Bahn Arena has cutting edge amenities that help it stand out from similar construction on other campuses.
UW–Madison strives to improve sexual assault reporting processes
October 22, 2012Yesterday’s Daily Cardinal published a letter from a graduate of UW–Madison outlining her experiences following a sexual assault while she was enrolled as a student. We’re deeply saddened to learn of her experience and want to explain how we’re working to end sexual violence on the UW–Madison campus.
WiscAlerts to test on Tuesday
October 19, 2012The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a full-scale test of WiscAlerts, the campus emergency notification system. The test will take place sometime between 10…
UWPD investigates Sellery Hall thefts
September 22, 2012UW-Madison Police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred in Sellery Residence Hall during the early morning hours of Sept. 21 and are seeking information from the campus community.
Campus police replace older vehicles with SUVs, new look
September 18, 2012There are some brand new UW Police Department vehicles traveling around campus after the department aded seven new 2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs to its fleet to replace some of its older vehicles.
Ironman Wisconsin will affect campus traffic on Sunday, Sept. 9
September 5, 2012Ironman Wisconsin will take place Sunday, Sept. 9 and the event's running course involves several campus and city streets as well as the university's Howard Temin Lakeshore Path.
MPD seeks information on campus-area incidents
August 29, 2012Madison police are investigating two recent incidents in the area of North Brooks Street and are seeking information from the campus community.
UW-Madison police win accreditation from a third agency
August 8, 2012The University of Wisconsin Police Department this month became the only law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to be accredited by three different agencies.
MPD, UWPD, UW–Madison address University Avenue incidents
August 1, 2012The Madison Police Department, the University of Wisconsin Police Department and the Division of Student Life are seeking help from the community to address a string of violent incidents that have taken place on University Avenue in recent weeks.
Man arrested following campus-area attack
July 23, 2012A man has been arrested after an early Saturday morning attack of a 21-year-old woman in the 500 block of North Lake Street.
UW police host Dog Days of Summer picnic
July 20, 2012The first annual Dog Days of Summer picnic, an official fundraising event dedicated to supporting the UW Police Department's K9 unit, will be held on Saturday, July 28.
Madison Community Foundation funds K-12 science programs at Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
July 12, 2012During the next year, kids and their families will be able to enjoy six new ways to experience hands-on science at the Town Center of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.