Safety Update by Matt Kiederlen
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Services continues to evaluate and improve its services to the community. With recent events and heightened concerns it seemed appropriate to give a brief overview of these efforts to help reassure and inform our students, staff, faculty and friends of the measures being taken.
Police Services has implemented a more rigorous and extensive system of foot patrol on campus. We have divided the campus into patrol beats, assigning officers specific areas of responsibility, and getting out of the squad cars. We have redistributed our personnel so more officers are working the evening hours. These changes assist us in remaining in contact with the community, being more visible and provide a greater sense of security.
Through funding from the Chancellor's Office, Police Services was able to purchase a utility vehicle. The vehicle allows the department to monitor areas that are not accessible to squad cars. The added mobility provides the opportunity for higher levels of patrol in all area of campus, especially those only accessible by sidewalk.
A pedestrian safety program has also been implemented. Officers are stationed at high pedestrian and vehicle contact areas. The officers provide traffic and pedestrian control, alleviating congestion and increasing safety.
