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 34 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.
UWM Emergency Alerts
- UWM Emergency Alert – Armed CarjackingUWM Emergency Alert: Armed carjacking occurred at 12:16am on Wednesday May 28, 2025 near the intersection of E. Kenilworth Place and N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee WI. Suspect 1: …
Crime Data
From daily crime and fire logs to the campus annual safety report, we aim to keep our community safe, informed and prepared for dangerous situations. Our crime data page is meant to keep you aware and prepared for an event where your life could be potentially in harm’s way.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department will maintain UWM Emergency Alerts on this page for 90 days. If no alerts are currently listed, that means that no UWM Emergency Alerts have been issued in the past 90 days.
If you have questions or concerns about UWM Emergency Alerts or campus safety in general, please contact the UW-Milwaukee Police Department at 414-229-4627.
Resources
Contact Us
- 414-229-9911- Emergencies
- 414-229-4627
- uwm-police@uwm.edu
- 3351 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI
- Everyday 24/7
Mailing Address
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Police Department
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201