You many commend or compliment the performance of a University Police Department employee by notifying a supervisor as follows:
When a commendation is received, the Chief of Police will be notified and the respective employee(s) will be formally recognized. Letters of commendation from citizens are posted for all department employees to view.
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Police Department to investigate all allegations and complaints of misconduct against any member of the department. As with any investigation, the accused is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Proper adherence to the provisions of this policy will exonerate the innocent and facilitate prompt and equitable corrective action when necessary. To make a complaint against a University Police Department employee, notification can be made to a department supervisor as follows:
All complaints are forwarded to a supervisor for prompt consideration. If the allegation of misconduct is extremely serious in nature (complaints involving criminal activity, complaints against command personnel, or complaints of excessive use of force), the Chief of Police will be notified without delay. While it is not necessary that you provide your name or any other identifying information for your complaint to be investigated, you are encouraged to do so. Providing this information helps ensure the matter is properly and thoroughly considered, and allows the supervisor to keep you informed of the status and disposition of the complaint.