BADGEr Beat
The University Department of Police and Security thinks YOU should know what it is we're all about. "BADGEr Beat" is a monthly newsletter published as an outreach effort to inform the campus community while building a cooperative relationship with the people we serve. We hope you find it interesting as well as informative. Any comments or suggestions for future issues should be directed to Terri Parks at 608-262-4528, e-mail: terriparks@wisc.edu.
BadgerBeat November 2009Moped Safety...Are You Safe?
by Police Officer Kristen Radtke
One form of transportation on the UW-Madison campus is a moped. If you operate a moped please remember that you are operating a motor vehicle and need to obey all traffic laws. Common violations that the UW-Madison Police see on campus are two people on a moped, operation on a sidewalk, operation in a bike lane, and failure to stop at a stop sign, just to name a few. The UW-Madison Police, along with other campus departments, has produced a moped safety video titled “Operation Moped Safety”. Read More
__________________________________________________________________WHO Award Given to Safe Communities
by Police Officer Kristen Radtke
On October 13, 2009, Safe Communities hosted their Annual Be Safe Wards Luncheon at the Inn on the Park. The luncheon opened with the UW-Madison Honor Guard members presenting. UW-Madison Honor Guard members that participated were Sergeant Kurt Feavel, Detective Peter Grimyser, and Police Officer Josh Nash. Read More
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4th Annual Badger Watch Safety Conference
On Thursday, January 7, 2010 the UW-Madison Police Depart is once again hosting our 4th Annual Badger Watch Safety Conference. The conference will be held at the Memorial Union from 7:45A to 3:45P. Read More
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Identity Theft and Laptop Theft
by Security Officer Gordon Simle
Laptop thefts have grown in alarming numbers. Colleges and Universities are target rich environments due to the prevalence of laptops in the school/work environment. You have often heard people refer to the “downturn in the economy” as a reason for the increase in theft. This may be so. The realization that the theft of a laptop would result in a quick turnaround for cash was inevitable. Read More
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"Bait Bike" Program Reducing Bike Theft
by Police Officer John Deering
In 2007, the UW-Madison Police Department developed the “bait bike” program in response to the problem of bicycle theft on campus. Maybe you have seen the pamphlets and stickers indicating “This May Be a Bait Bike”. Maybe you even have one on your bike. Do you wonder if this program is making a difference? The answer is YES. Read More
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Support for Emotional Issues
by Detective Shane Driscoll
Throughout the varied course of duties for law enforcement, we frequently have contact with persons suffering from serious emotional problems or mental disease. Sometimes those afflicted have been diagnosed and treated effectively, but other times people may have undiagnosed mental health issues, or have chosen to stop or delay their treatment options. Unfortunately for law enforcement, we are somewhat limited in what our options are in responding to persons with mental health problems. Read More
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