The UW-Milwaukee Police Use of Force Policy is available to view on our website.
Our officers are focused on the unique issues impacting the campus community. In addition to patrolling campus, officers spend time in our near neighborhoods where many of our students, staff and faculty reside. As a result, our campus and surrounding neighborhoods have some of the lowest crime rates in Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board sets the requirements to attain and maintain certification for police officers. Officers are initially required to successfully complete the 720-hour basic law enforcement academy. On an annual basis, officers must complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training.
Our outreach efforts include providing programming and training, and holding events on and off campus that allow for active engagement, collaboration and problem solving with the community we serve. We host Coffee with a Cop in various locations on campus throughout the fall and spring semesters.
We host an annual Campus Safety Week where we showcase the abundant campus and local resources available to the UWM community. During this event, UWMPD’s Community Engagement Team promotes positive police/community relations and enhances these relationships through education and outreach. We participate in many local events such as our annual school supply drive, winter clothing drive and National Night Out, further extending our impact on the greater Milwaukee community. UW-Milwaukee Police Department is always looking for ways to engage the campus community.
Please reach out to Lieutenant Alex Ewend, at arewend@uwm.edu with questions.
Yes, our policy is available under Chapter 9.03.
The body worn cameras worn by our officers are clearly visible. If the officer is taking law enforcement action, such as conducting a traffic stop or an investigation, you can assume you are being recorded. You may ask the officer if they are recording.
Requests must be submitted to UWM’s public records custodian.
We do not participate in patch swaps or giveaways. Thank you for your understanding.
Parking is enforced by Transportation Services. Visit site: uwm.edu/transportation/