Department Policies

The UW-Milwaukee Police Department strives to be as transparent as we can be with our community. We understand that an informed community is a safer community. Please view our publicly accessible department policies below:

Key Department Policies

Department Policy & Procedure Manual

The below policies and procedures are designed to be a source of guidance in providing fair and impartial law enforcement services to all people served by our department. This is a snapshot of our departmental operation guide.

Please note: The formulation of the Policy & Procedures and Directives is an ongoing process in which all materials are subject to review and revision.

Chapter 1 – Organization & Management Role
Chapter 2 – Personnel Services
Chapter 4 – Commendations/Disciplinary Procedures
Chapter 5 – Use of Force
Chapter 6 – Operations
Chapter 7 – Care of Detainee
Chapter 8 – Community Relations
Chapter 9 – Communications
Chapter 10 – Records
Chapter 11 – Evidence/Property Integrity
Chapter 12 – Training
Chapter 14 – Victim/Witness Assistance
Chapter 15 – OSHA Policies