New students who think they’re about to spend their college life in a tranquil Midwestern town are going to get a wake-up call when they arrive later this month.
City officials are putting out the word that Madison at night is not always a safe place, especially at bar time, and it’s the students’ job to avoid falling prey to criminals.
“It’s not real welcoming, but it’s reality,” said Lt. Carl Gloede of the Madison Police Department’s Central District.