Tag UW-Madison Police

Grainger reopens after small fire

March 1, 2010

Grainger Hall re-opened for classes and normal business around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, after a small noon-time fire caused the building to be…

Berquam: UW–Madison strives to assist sexual assault survivors

February 25, 2010

In coming days, there will be a great deal of media and online coverage of sexual assault in our community and around the UW System. Reading these stories reminds us of the importance of the work we are doing to try to prevent these horrible acts, to respond in victim-centered ways and to seek accountability from those who would perpetrate them.

Snow emergency remains in effect

February 10, 2010

A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire city of Madison until 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.

Madison police release sketch in bike path battery

January 27, 2010

Madison police have released an artist's sketch of a man who allegedly tackled a 21-year-old UW–Madison student while she stopped to stretch on the Southwest Bike Path at 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 24.

Police urge safety focus after Saturday robbery

January 25, 2010

UW-Madison and city police are urging a focus on personal safety in the wake of an armed robbery involving a UW–Madison student at around 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23.

Recent sightings: Self defense workshop

January 13, 2010

Robert Yu (left), lecturer in the kinesiology department, works with campus police officer Shelley Thiel (right) to demonstrate a technique for escaping an attacker…

City declares snow emergency

January 7, 2010

The city of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate-side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire city, including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone.

Fourth annual Badger Watch conference to be held Jan. 7

January 4, 2010

The University Police Department will hold its fourth annual Badger Watch conference on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

Changes in store for UW–Madison SAFEride cab service

December 22, 2009

Beginning Jan. 2, the maximum number of SAFEride cab trips will change from four per month to six per semester.

UWPD: Use common sense to foil thieves

December 15, 2009

UW-Madison students, faculty and staff can help prevent burglaries and thefts during finals and the upcoming winter break by using common sense and taking simple security precautions.

Stay safe out there: Advisory issued on snowballs, snow clearance

December 9, 2009

To help assure the safety of pedestrians, snow removal crews and Madison motorists, University of Wisconsin–Madison safety officials are urging people to refrain from throwing…

UWPD plans safety conference

November 18, 2009

The University Police Department will hold its fourth annual Badger Watch Safety Conference from 7:45–3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Memorial Union.

Police urge pedestrians to heed construction warnings

November 18, 2009

University police are asking employees, students and campus visitors to heed the messages on construction signs and fences and resist that temptation to take shortcuts through those areas.

Stay SAFE on Halloween by having a transportation plan

October 29, 2009

SAFE Nighttime Services is preparing for what is often the busiest night of the year for the program: Madison’s Freakfest. As tens of thousands of…

Stay safe, healthy this Halloween

October 28, 2009

Madison’s Freakfest is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 31, and the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) and University Health Services (UHS) are teaming up to wish students a safe and happy Halloween.

Students urged to continue focus on safety

October 23, 2009

Two separate incidents from the past week are leading UWPD, Offices of the Dean of Students and Madison Police Department to again urge students to keep a focus on personal safety.

Madison police advise students to cut burglary risk

October 8, 2009

Madison and UW police department officials are reminding students to cut their risk of becoming victims of a burglary in their off-campus house or apartment.

Program addresses violence on campus

October 6, 2009

UW-Madison is taking innovative new steps to end sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on campus.

Dean of students, police urge vigilance after downtown robberies

October 1, 2009

In the wake of several robberies in the Madison community, the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), the Offices of the Dean of Students and Madison Police Department (MPD) are again reminding students to watch out for one another, especially at night.

UW-Madison flu outbreak enters second week

September 15, 2009

In week 2 of the semester (Sept. 6–12), University Health Services (UHS) evaluated 345 students with influenza-like illness (ILI). ILI cases represented 28 percent of primary care visits. Of the total cases reported since the outbreak began, 98 percent were under age 25 and 14 percent live in residence halls.