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Mission, Vision and Values

To provide a safe and secure environment in which to learn, live and work.

To foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by maintaining the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and the community through innovative, proactive, and community-centered policing. Our vision is to maintain a police department that is trusted, collaborative, and dedicated to the highest standards of service, accountability, and engagement.

Integrity – Being honest, ethical, and consistent in all our actions. Upholding moral and legal standards.

Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity, empathy, and fairness—regardless of background, status, or beliefs.

Accountability – Accepting responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, being answerable to the public, the institution, and one another.

Competence – We are accountable for the quality of our performance and the standards of our conduct. We are reflective on our performance and always seek to improve.

Excellence – Striving for the highest standards of performance, professionalism, and service in every aspect of the department’s operations.

Engagement – Actively collaborating with the campus and surrounding communities to build trust, share information, and solve problems together.

  • Enhance Campus Safety
  • Foster a Culture of Trust and Transparency
  • Improve Operational Excellence and Professional Development
  • Advance Community Engagement
  • Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Focus on health and wellbeing of our community

Contact Us

Your feedback is important to us. Reach out to us at uwm-police@uwm.edu.