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UW providing extra patrols, SAFEWalkers tonight
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by Tom Schalmo
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The University of Wisconsin issued a statement early this evening listing extra steps UW police are taking following the homicide on W. Doty this afternoon:
The University of Wisconsin Police Department is adding extra patrols and asking for vigilance in the wake of the death of a young woman in the 500 block of West Doty Street in Downtown Madison.
Madison Police Department is identifying the victim as a UW-Madison student. Dean of Students Lori Berquam is urging all students to pay close attention to personal safety.
All evening events and classes are continuing as scheduled, however members of the campus community are urged to walk in groups or take advantage of SAFEwalk and SAFEride programs available on campus. Call (608) 262-5000 for detailed information.
If you are a student interested in crisis support as a result of this, or any other situation, call University Health Services Counseling and Consultation Services’ 24-hour crisis line, (608) 265-5600, or the Offices of the Dean of Students, (608) 263-5700.
If you are a faculty or staff member in need of counseling, the Employee Assistance Office can be reached at (608) 263-2987.
If you have any information about this case, please call Crime Stoppers at (608) 266-6014.
For additional information as it becomes available, visit http://www.wisc.edu or local media.
