A football fan was had his wallet stolen while at a Badgers game in November, and police are looking for help identifying a man in a surveillance image.
UWPD: Man stole football fan’s wallet from his pocket at concession stand
WISC-TV 3
Category: Crime and safety
Advocates for survivors of sexual abuse blast Steve Nass for politicizing UW anti-violence effort
Capital Times
Advocates for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse are calling on state Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, to retract his condemnation of a University of Wisconsin-Madison program that challenges men to reevaluate ideas of masculine identity.
Speaker Vos temporarily pumps brakes on campus carry bill
WKOW-TV 27
The leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly is temporarily pumping the brakes on a proposal that would allow people to carry guns on on college campuses in the state.
UW police were within rights to enter classroom to make arrest, review says
Wisconsin State Journal
Two UW-Madison police officers who went into a classroom in April to initiate the arrest of an alleged graffiti vandal were within their rights to do so, according to an administrative review of the case.
Review Finds UW-Madison Police Acted Appropriately In Classroom Arrest
Wisconsin Public Radio
Two University of Wisconsin-Madison police officers who entered a classroom to make an arrest in April acted within their authority, according to the conclusion of an administrative review of the arrest. The review also offered recommended changes for the department
UW police were within rights to enter classroom to make arrest, review says
Wisconsin State Journal
Two UW-Madison police officers who went into a classroom in April to initiate the arrest of an alleged graffiti vandal were within their rights to do so, according to an administrative review of the case.
UWPD review: Officers acted within policies during graffiti-related arrest
WKOW-TV 27
Former UWPD chief Susan Riseling ordered the review after the April 14th arrest of Denzel McDonald. McDonald was arrested on 11 criminal counts of graffiti and one count of disorderly conduct for threatening a bystander.
UWPD review clears officers who entered class to question, arrest student in graffiti investigation
WISC-TV 3
The two officers who entered a university classroom in April to question a suspect acted within their authority, University of Wisconsin-Madison police said Thursday.
As lawmaker readies proposal to allow guns in UW buildings, opposition gears up
Wisconsin State Journal
The Republican lawmaker who introduced a bill last year to allow concealed carry permit holders to bring guns inside university buildings says he will reintroduce the proposal in the Legislature’s upcoming session because he believes students are still at risk when they can’t bring weapons with them to campus.
Shiva enters not guilty plea after judge finds probable cause for felony charges
Daily Cardinal
The case against suspended UW-Madison freshman Alec Shiva, 18, of Verona, will continue after Judge Valerie L. Bailey-Rihn found probable cause Tuesday for three felony charges against the student.
UW-Madison students to carry sex toys to protest gun bill
WKOW-TV 27
University of Wisconsin-Madison students plan to carry sex toys around campus next semester to protest a bill that would allow concealed weapons in university classrooms.
UW-Madison police won’t take part in immigration enforcement, officials say
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison police will not participate in federal immigration operations, campus officials told students, as they look to reassure those who are concerned that the election of Donald Trump could lead to the wave of deportations he promised during the presidential campaign.
UW-Madison students clash over campus carry bill
Capital Times
If activity so far is any predictor, there’s bound to be debate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison over a “campus carry” bill Republican lawmakers have vowed to introduce when a new session of the Legislature convenes in January.
Sharon P. Johnson: Campus carry would make UW less safe
Capital Times
Letter to the editor from Virginia Tech assistant prof.: News about the Wisconsin Legislature introducing a concealed-carry policy at University of Wisconsin campuses sends fear through me.
Alec Cook to be released from jail Friday after posting bail
Daily Cardinal
Suspended UW-Madison student Alec Cook, charged with many counts of sexual assault reported by 10 different women, will be released Friday from Dane County Jail, according to university officials.
Cook to be released on reduced $100,000 cash bail
Badger Herald
A day after University of Wisconsin student Alec Cook received six new criminal charges, he posted a reduced $100,000 cash bail.
Former MPD captain to lead UWPD next semester
Badger Herald
As the semester comes to a close, the University of Wisconsin Police Department has named Kristen Roman as the new police chief.
UW-Madison announces new police chief
NBC-15
UW-Madison has chosen a Madison Police captain to lead the University of Madison Police Department as a new chief.
UPDATE: UW student Alec Cook released from Dane Co. jail
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison student Alec Cook was released from the Dane County jail Friday, just hours after a judge cut his bail in half, in a case involving more than a dozen sex-related crimes.
UW-Madison chooses new police chief
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison Police Department has named their new police chief.
Suspended UW student, alleged rapist released from jail after bail cut in half
Wisconsin State Journal
A suspended UW-Madison student accused of sexual assault, stalking or harassment of 10 women was released from the Dane County Jail on Friday after his bail was cut in half at a hearing earlier in the day.
UW-Madison picks MPD Capt. Kristen Roman for campus police chief
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison has chosen Kristen Roman, a captain and 26-year veteran of the Madison Police Department who has led efforts to improve relationships between law enforcement and the communities it polices, to be the next chief of the campus’ police force.
Suspended UW-Madison Student Alec Cook Released From Jail After Bail Cut In Half
Wisconsin Public Radio
A suspended University of Wisconsin-Madison student charged with multiple counts of sexual assault has been released from jail after his bail was cut in half at a hearing this morning.
Alec Cook to face six additional charges from five more women
Daily Cardinal
Six additional criminal charges from five different women were brought Thursday against suspended UW-Madison student Alec Cook, who now faces a total of 21 charges, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Campus carry raises political, moral discussion in Union South
Badger Herald
Thursday saw heated debate and discussion at Union South over potential campus carry legislation.
Cook faces six new charges against five new women
Badger Herald
After University of Wisconsin student Alec Cook’s defense attorneys motioned last week to remove a $200,000 cash bail citing the state’s failure to produce new charges, the state added six new charges to the criminal complaint Wednesday.
DA: more charges against UW student, five more victims
WKOW-TV 27
UW-Madison student Alec Cook has been charged with six more crimes, involving five additional victims, to add to more than a dozen sex-related counts.
UW-Madison student faces more sexual assault charges
NBC-15
The UW-Madison student accused of several sexual assaults will be in court on Friday, facing more charges.
6 additional charges filed against former UW student accused of sexual assault
WISC-TV 3
Prosecutors filed six additional charges Wednesday against Alec Cook, the former University of Wisconsin-Madison student who was already facing 15 charges related to sexual assault claims.
6 new charges involving 5 women filed against suspended UW student
Wisconsin State Journal
Prosecutors on Thursday added six new charges involving five women to the roll of charges against suspended UW-Madison student Alec Cook, bringing the number of criminal charges he faces to 21.
Suspended UW-Madison student faces new charges
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New charges have been filed against suspended University of Wisconsin-Madison student Alec Cook, bringing to 10 the number of women accusing him of sexually preying on them.
UW’s Rebecca Blank: We oppose any form of campus carry
Capital Times
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said Tuesday that she opposes any form of legislation that would allow the possession of concealed guns in university buildings.
UW-Madison students oppose campus concealed carry bill
WISC-TV 3
A group of students on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus are organizing opposition to a concealed campus carry bill being proposed by state Rep. Jesse Kremer, R-Kewaskum.
UW-Madison student hit by alleged drunk driver
Daily Cardinal
A 19-year-old UW-Madison student faces significant injuries after being hit by the car of an intoxicated driver while trying to cross an intersection near campus early Saturday morning, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.
Lawyers for suspended UW student charged with sex assaults want him released from jail | Crime and Courts
Wisconsin State Journal
Lawyers for a suspended UW-Madison student accused of sexual assaults of five women are asking a judge to release him from jail on a signature bond, arguing that the $200,000 bail keeping him in jail is not necessary.
UW System To Offer Sexual Violence Prevention Training For All Students, Employees
Wisconsin Public Radio
In an effort to address alarming statistics both nationwide and across state campuses, the University of Wisconsin System will soon offer sexual violence training for all employees and students.
Months of UW Student’s Facebook messages seized in sex assault probe
WKOW-TV 27
Months of a UW-Madison student’s Facebook messages were seized by police, who continue to investigate what authorities say were the student’s nearly half dozen sex assaults of campus women.
Alec Cook’s attorneys file motion to remove $200K cash bail
WISC-TV 3
The attorneys of a former University of Wisconsin-Madison student who is facing multiple sexual assault charges are asking the court to remove his $200,000 cash bail.
UW regents to vote on sexual assault training
NBC-15
Every student and employee in the University of Wisconsin System would have to undergo online training on sexual violence and harassment issues under a plan that regents are expected to approve Thursday.
Alec Shiva preliminary hearing date set for late December
Daily Cardinal
Suspended UW-Madison freshman Alec Shiva has been scheduled for a Dec. 27 preliminary hearing.
UW System to require sexual misconduct training for all students, employees
Wisconsin State Journal
Employees and new students throughout the University of Wisconsin System will soon have to take part in mandatory training on preventing sexual assault and harassment.
Individual kicked, beaten out of car near Camp Randall Stadium
WISC-TV 3
Madison police are investigating a situation Sunday night where an individual was beaten and kicked out of a car near Camp Randall Stadium.
Panel encourages awareness, activism regarding sexual violence on campus
Daily Cardinal
Within the past semester, UW-Madison has had two high-profile sexual assault cases emerge on campus. In response to recent events and concerns from students, the UW Homecoming Committee hosted an educational panel Tuesday regarding sexual assault.
UW-Madison to remind campus of ‘run, hide, fight’ responses following Ohio State attack
Daily Cardinal
UWPD spokesperson Marc Lovicott said the police department will push information that will refresh the campus community on safety and handling of attack situations later this week once the events that took place at OSU have been processed. He said UWPD has been trained and has worked on campus to take precautions against occurrences such as knife attacks and active shooters.
OSU & UW-Madison share same protocol for campus attacks
WKOW-TV 27
Many are praising Ohio State University for its quick response and one specific tweet to students that told them what to do. It’s the same protocol taught to students at UW-Madison.
Attorney for man charged in multiple Madison sex assaults says they will ask for dismissal of charges
WKOW-TV 27
A University of Wisconsin-Madison student accused of sexual assault, strangulation and false imprisonment involving five women, including some he met in classes, will be back in court next month.
49 ejections at Camp Randall during football game, police say
Wisconsin State Journal
Forty-nine people, including eight students, were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, during the football game between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Man behind offensive costume at Camp Randall: Elkhart Lake resident
WKOW-TV 27
The man behind the President Obama mask at Camp Randall stadium last month, with a noose around his neck, is a 40-year old Elkhart Lake resident.
Candidates for UW-Madison police chief to talk on campus
Wisconsin State Journal
The four candidates for UW-Madison police chief will be on campus next week to meet the public as well as student, faculty and staff groups and university leaders.
More men stepping up to prevent college sexual assaults
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It’s Friday night on State Street, and a college guy is guiding a drunk woman down the sidewalk past a group of other students. “Hey, do you know him?” someone from the group asks, stepping toward the young woman who stumbles and slurs her words.
As undocumented students ask for university protections, legislators clash over policy
Daily Cardinal
While undocumented students proactively fight to secure university protection from deportation as the president-elect’s inauguration approaches, state legislators are divided on how to move forward.
Cross talks biennial budget, system climate with ASM leaders
Daily Cardinal
UW System President Ray Cross asked several leaders of UW-Madison’s student government Wednesday to “influence the decision-makers” who will decide the fate of Wisconsin’s public universities in the state’s upcoming biennial budget.
‘All white people are racist’ graffiti found on Lincoln statue
Daily Cardinal
Graffiti that said “All white people are racist” appeared on the base of the Abraham Lincoln statue atop Bascom Hill following the election last week.
University acknowledges spike in bias incident reports, urges students to show respect
Badger Herald
Over the past week, the University of Wisconsin has received 16 bias incident reports.In comparison, there were 66 incidents reported in the entire first half of 2016.
Students express concern about safety, inclusivity to UW System president
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross discussed the future of Wisconsin’s educational system and heard concerns from representatives about diversity and safety during the Associated Students of Madison Coordinating Council meeting Wednesday.
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro lectures to turbulent crowd on safe spaces, freedom of speech
Badger Herald
Conservative public speaker Ben Shapiro, editor-in-chief for DailyWire.com and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, spoke at the University of Wisconsin to make his case against safe spaces and other recent movements on college campuses he sees as inhibiting free speech Wednesday.
Protesters clash with Ben Shapiro at UW-Madison lecture series
WKOW-TV 27
Shouting broke out on both sides during a conservative writer’s presentation at UW-Madison. At one point protesters even gave the middle finger to Ben Shapiro, who fired two of them back.
Complaint: UW student high on LSD told woman ‘I’m going to rape you now’
WISC-TV 3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison student accused of assaulting another student was high on drugs, according to a court document.
Politicians spar over campus carry at UW
Daily Cardinal
State politicians and community members met Monday to discuss concealed carry on UW System schools’ campuses, with a bill allowing for so-called campus carry potentially looming next year.
Experts worry campus concealed carry won’t mix with UW drinking culture
Badger Herald
In many states across the country, legislation that allows concealed carry, a license which grants an individual the ability to covertly carry a gun on them, has already been passed. The addition of guns on campuses has caused students, staff, faculty and parents to worry, especially after mass school shootings such as Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook.