Crime prevention
A page within University Police Department
The City of La Crosse, and UW–La Crosse, share the goal of being the safest community that it can be. But there are things you can do to help protect yourself and those around you to reduce crime that does occur on and near the UW–La Crosse campus. Reducing the “opportunity” for crime to occur is the key to Crime Prevention. With your awareness and collaboration with the UW-La Crosse Police Department we can create the safest and best atmosphere possible.
General Safety Tips, Navigating Campus
• If you hear or see something suspicious, call 911.
• Keep your possessions in sight at all times. It only takes a few seconds for things to disappear.
• Lock your doors and windows at all times, even if you’re home.
• Never leave a wallet or purse on top of your desk. Take it with you or lock it in a drawer.
• Avoid taking wallets, money, and jewelry into athletic facilities and storing them in lockers — these are targets of thieves.
• Mark your property; place marks inside your books.
• Be alert to potential danger. If it doesn’t look or feel right, trust your instinct and leave.
• Don’t leave objects plainly visible in your car; secure them in the trunk whenever possible.
• Never walk, jog, or bike alone — especially at night. Use SAFERIDE, a taxi,
or La Crosse MTU bus service when you can’t find someone to go with you.
• If you must walk alone or in a small group, use well-lit, well-known areas.
• Use common sense and don’t display phones or electronics.
• Don’t wear headphones, especially at night.
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Don’t look at your phone or use headphones while walking.
• Report suspicious behavior or criminal activity to police IMMEDIATELY by calling 911.
Blue Lights: Currently UWL has over 40 blue lights which can be utilized to contact the UWL Police Dispatch Center with a touch of button. Below is a map of the current Blue Light locations, or you can download a PDF copy here.
Blue Light - Campus Map