Freezin’ for a reason

On Saturday, Feb. 22, with temperatures in the teens and a wind-chill factor below zero, the UW Police Department‘s “Polar Plunge” team completed its mission on behalf of Special Olympics Wisconsin. At approximately 12:18 p.m., the members shed warm coats and hats and plunged into the frigid waters of Lake Monona.

The UW Copsicles, comprised of one detective, two dispatchers, two sergeants, three patrol officers and five security officers, took on the challenge of collecting donations for the charity. The Copsicles raised more than $3,000, which was $1,000 more than they had collected last year.