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Number of Public Safety Officers		55
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 4 Arson: 1 Burglary: 56 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 1 Sex Offenses: 5 Vehicle Theft: 11
Safety Services		Drug recognition experts Outreach Officer Program Safe Bus - free on-campus night bus Safe Ride- free night cab service Safewalk-student escort service Specialized units, such as detectives, bike patrol, mounted police unit
Health Services		Allergy shots Dermatology Immunizations Lab services Pharmacy Primary care clinic Psychiatric services Sports medicine STD testing Travel clinic Women's health
Day Care Services?		Yes

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Location plays a large role in how students perceive safety at UW. Certain areas are a little less safe than others are, and students try to steer away from these. In general, students feel safe walking around campus, State Street, and near the dorms. Madison police along with Campus Police further ensure the safety by patrolling the campus and its surrounding areas. Furthermore, the more extreme crimes and incidents seem to take place farther from campus, and don’t usually involve students.

Madison in general is a pretty safe city. Statistically, most criminal offenses fall into the larceny and theft category. Furthermore, the city generally falls under the national numbers for crime rates. Even so, common sense must be used when it comes to safety and security issues. UW offers numerous safety programs to assist individuals in certain situations. For example, students can call a free cab service to safely bring them home, or request an escort to walk them to their cars at night. The campus also has lit pathways throughout campus and emergency phones near the academic buildings.

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cjuliar

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration '15

A

Safe for the Most Part

Campus police are constantly on patrol. There is good lighting for the most part on campus. And there are emergency poles around.

Apr 26, 2012

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abeistle

Chemical Engineering '16

A+

The Health & Safety Department Is Amazing

They are always willing to help no matter what the case.

Apr 10, 2012

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We5lo27

Engineering '14

B+

Personal Safety

No place is perfect, but overall it's a nice city. Around the weekend, be careful of harassment by drunkards, especially if you're not white. On my way home or off to get something to eat, there's been a time I was bombarded with Asian stereotypes and slurs.

Mar 27, 2012

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University Police Department
1429 Monroe St.
608-264-COPS
www.uwpd.wisc.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

University Health Services
333 East Campus Mall
(608) 265-5600
www.uhs.wisc.edu
Monday–Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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College freshmen living in dorms are nearly four times as likely as other undergrads to contract bacterial meningitis, a potentially fatal disease which causes inflammation of the linings of the brain and spinal cord. If you plan on staying in the residence halls as a first-year student, the FDA and University Health Services highly recommend that you first receive the meningococcal vaccine Menactra. Visit this page on the UHS Web site for more info: www.uhs.wisc.edu/display_story.jsp?id=673&cat_id=38

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