UWM Police Department
Message from the Chief
To the UWM Campus Community,
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! Whether you are a returning student, faculty member, staff, or new to our Panther family, I want to extend a warm and sincere welcome on behalf of the UWM Police Department.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who lives, learns, and works on our campus. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community, and we are committed to building trust through transparency, accessibility, and collaboration.
Campus safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage you to stay informed, look out for one another, and take advantage of the many safety resources available to you—from our 24/7 police services to emergency alerts (Rave), accessible blue light phones scattered throughout campus, and community engagement opportunities.
If you see us out and about, please don’t hesitate to say hello. We value your input, your concerns, and your partnership in keeping UWM a safe and welcoming place for all.
Wishing you a successful and safe academic year.
Sincerely,
Chief Brian Switala
The mission of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment in which to learn, live and work. UWMPD is committed to community policing through evidence-based, problem-oriented, data-informed and collaborative strategies.
UWMPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is staffed by 26 sworn law enforcement officers and 11 civilian staff members who are dedicated to serving the needs of the university community.
Our success is dependent upon developing and maintaining strong partnerships with an engaged university community.