Reports of criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on the UW-Whitewater campus shall be made to the University Police Services. The University Police Services shall respond in accordance with established law enforcement procedures.

 

 

Conduct on university property is governed by Chapters UWS 18 and UWS 21 Wisconsin Administrative Code and institutional policies on file in the Office of the Chancellor. Security is provided in the maintenance of the University's facilities through a number of mechanisms, including limitations on hours of operation, policies on keys, restricting access to those bearing proper identification as university staff or students, the provision of adequate lighting, and making available telephone call boxes for emergency assistance. Specific security mechanisms may vary with the type of university facility. Security precautions in place for the various types of facilities at UW-Whitewater are on file in respective campus offices. Administrative and academic building security policies are on file in the Office of the Director of Facilities Planning and Management, University Center policies in the University Center Facilities Management Office, and campus residence policies in the individual Residence Hall offices. In addition, the Residence Hall Living Guide is given to each resident living in the halls. Authorization to unlock any and all campus buildings for times when they are not usually open must be submitted in writing and be on file in advance with the University Police.

 

 

In Accordance with 36.11(2), Wisconsin Statutes, UW-Whitewater University Police Services is staffed by peace officers who meet the standards of the Wisconsin law enforcement standards board and have the power to arrest and bring before the proper courts persons violating the law on university property. The University's peace officers cooperate with local police authorities in the exercise of their responsibilities. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are encouraged to promptly report all crimes or suspicious activities that occur on UW-Whitewater property to the University Police. Incidents which are not of an emergency nature may be reported to University Police by calling 472-4660. Incidents of an emergency nature may be reported by dialing 911 from a campus phone. (see crime-reporting.) Off-campus crimes should be reported to the appropriate local police authorities. University police staff will make timely warnings regarding significant crime or security threats

 

 

UW-Whitewater provides information to students and employees about campus security procedures and practices, encourages them to be responsible for their own security and the security of others, and informs them about the prevention of crime, through regular programs and literature distribution. University Police staff conduct numerous programs throughout the academic year concerning various crime prevention topics. The following list highlights some of the past programs that have been held:

  • “Street Smarts on Campus” deals with personal and property protection.
  • “Sexual Assault Awareness” involves discussion on this topic, especially the issues surrounding acquaintance sexual assault.
  • "Shots Fired" video and discussion aimed at giving individuals the tools they need to survive an active shooter incident.
  • “Workplace Violence” is designed for employees and discusses this topic in light of the university’s policy on this matter.
  • “Alcohol 101” and “Drug 101” introduces the audience to the types of abuse occurring in campus settings and discusses the consequences of choice.

For more information contact University Police Services between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm at 472-4660.

 

 

This table of data represents the campus crime statistics reported to the police during the past three years. This data has been collected from university and city police.

 

 

Statistics concerning the number of arrests and/or disciplinary referrals for the following crimes occurring on campus:
Liquor Laws, Drugs, Weapons. This information is collected from police agencies, campus offices and sexual assault reports. Confidential sexual assault statistics are gathered from campus faculty and staff.

 

 

UW-Whitewater encourages cooperation with local police authorities to monitor and record information concerning criminal activity occurring away from the campus, but involving University recognized student organizations.

 

 

The possession, use, and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are regulated at UW-Whitewater in accordance with the Drugfree Schools Act, the Drugfree Workplace Act, applicable provisions of state and federal law, and Chapters UWS 17 & 18, Wisconsin Administrative Code. The University Police enforce violations of underage drinking laws, and other violations of state and federal laws regulating the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs. In addition, the Office of Residence Life and/or Office of Student Life will take disciplinary action when such incidents are reported.

In addition to drug and alcohol abuse programs offered in classrooms and residence halls, the following programs are typically conducted:

a) Alcohol Awareness Month - Student Assistance Program Office.
b) Safe Spring Break - Student Assistance Program, Health Awareness Program (Student Health Service).

 

 

UW-Whitewater takes a proactive stand against underage alcohol possession or consumption on campus. Various informational programs on this issue are presented throughout the academic year. Institutional and Residence Hall policies have been established to deal with alcohol situations. University Police will issue citations to those persons found in violation of State Law. With each new violation, the fine is increased and the loss of a driver's license may also occur. In addition to law enforcement action or court sanctions, students may be cited for alcohol or other student conduct violations which occur on campus, through the student conduct board and/or institutional officers.

 

UW-Whitewater is very concerned about sexual assault and has many programs and policies in place to prevent and deal with sexual assaults (see Sexual Assault).

   

In compliance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act effective October 28, 2002, information regarding registered sex offenders may be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections at http://offender.doc.state.wi.us/public/ and at the University Police website.