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Services

The UWMPD is here to keep the campus community safe by providing law enforcement services, collaborating with partners to effectively resolve concerns and providing free training to students and staff. We are also here to help if you need vehicle assistance, an escort late at night or do not know where to turn.

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Law Enforcement and Investigative Services

Our officers are trained and equipped to provide law enforcement services to the UWM community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and have the ability to enforce and investigate violations of Wisconsin state statutes and UWS Chapter 18 (Conduct on University Lands). Our officers patrol the UWM campus and surrounding neighborhoods on a daily basis to help ensure a safe environment is maintained. We also have a dedicated team of investigators with advanced training who can assist with complex and sensitive police matters.

Community MeetUp Spot

SafeTradeSpots are designated locations near police departments where buyers and sellers can meet in public with good lighting and surveillance cameras to complete in-person transactions.

The UW-Milwaukee Police Department’s MeetUp Spot is located at 3351 N. Downer Ave. Look for the designated green sign in the parking lot and the green marked sign at the Police Department’s main entrance.

Use the SafeTradeSpot Locator to find a location in your area.

Vehicle Assistance

From vehicle lockouts to dead battery jump starts, we are here to help you when your vehicle is giving you trouble. Call our non-emergency number and request vehicle assistance, and we will assist you as soon as we are available.

Lost & Found

Items of value that have been turned in around campus often are brought to us. Please call our non-emergency phone number or stop by the police department to get reunited with your missing property.

Fingerprinting

Upon request we will ONLY fingerprint students, staff or faculty. You MUST supply the fingerprint card.

Open Records Requests

Before requesting copies of public records, please see the Public Records Notice.

To request copies of police reports or other public records visit Public Records.

Request copies of accident reports at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Crash Reports.

Restraining Order Assistance

For restraining order assistance, please visit Sojourner.