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UW-Madison Police cite 3 people after high-powered laser pointed at officer, buildings and roads

UW-Madison Police Department officers cited three people after a high-powered laser was pointed at buildings, roads and a police officer on Wednesday.

The department explained a high-powered laser can be significantly stronger than a typical laser used during a presentation, which poses major safety risks to drivers and law enforcement.

UWPD said the laser briefly affected the officer’s vision.

UWPD urged people to never aim a laser at others.