kristen roman Archives · The Badger Herald

Sep 14, 2021

United in action: UW students rally to reimagine public safety on Wisconsin campuses

While some student activists saw progress, advocacy for addressing campus policing issues continues to unfold

Jan 28, 2021

UPDATED: UWPD announces distancing from ‘thin blue line imagery’

'We must consider the cost of clinging to a symbol that is undeniably and inextricably linked to actions and beliefs antithetical to UWPD’s values,' UWPD Chief says

Jan 25, 2021

UW to revamp response processes to mental health crises

UHS, UWPD will discuss integration of mental health care professionals into responding to mental health situations

Nov 18, 2020

UWPD responds to backlash following ‘thin blue line’ flag in Twitter post

'Including the picture of the thin blue line flag, especially given the current climate on campus, represents a direct threat to activists and BIPOC lives,' ASM Chair says

Oct 22, 2020

ASM, BIPOC Coalition students share rationale behind UWPD vote of no confidence

Chancellor, UWPD Chief view vote as premature

Oct 15, 2020

‘It’s hypocritical:’ Students respond to presence of campus police at Kenosha, Madison protests

Email revealed that UWPPD dispatched riot police to Kenosha during each day of protest following police shooting of Jacob Blake

Jun 11, 2020

City council, local police discuss police reform, reactions to Minneapolis police disbandment announcement

'Police are a band-aid to reasons people’s basic needs aren’t being met, and we need to start talking about the root causes' Common Council Alder says

Oct 31, 2019

UWPD to add officer position off campus in Langdon St. area

Downtown Liason Officer to replace leaving MPD officer for Langdon St.

Feb 2, 2017

UWPD swears in new chief Kristen Roman

Former chiefs relate history of overcoming challenges with policing, national media portrayal

Dec 16, 2016

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United in action: UW students rally to reimagine public safety on Wisconsin campuses

While some student activists saw progress, advocacy for addressing campus policing issues continues to unfold

UPDATED: UWPD announces distancing from ‘thin blue line imagery’

'We must consider the cost of clinging to a symbol that is undeniably and inextricably linked to actions and beliefs antithetical to UWPD’s values,' UWPD Chief says

UW to revamp response processes to mental health crises

UHS, UWPD will discuss integration of mental health care professionals into responding to mental health situations

UWPD responds to backlash following ‘thin blue line’ flag in Twitter post

'Including the picture of the thin blue line flag, especially given the current climate on campus, represents a direct threat to activists and BIPOC lives,' ASM Chair says

ASM, BIPOC Coalition students share rationale behind UWPD vote of no confidence

Chancellor, UWPD Chief view vote as premature

‘It’s hypocritical:’ Students respond to presence of campus police at Kenosha, Madison protests

Email revealed that UWPPD dispatched riot police to Kenosha during each day of protest following police shooting of Jacob Blake

City council, local police discuss police reform, reactions to Minneapolis police disbandment announcement

'Police are a band-aid to reasons people’s basic needs aren’t being met, and we need to start talking about the root causes' Common Council Alder says

UWPD to add officer position off campus in Langdon St. area

Downtown Liason Officer to replace leaving MPD officer for Langdon St.

UWPD swears in new chief Kristen Roman

Former chiefs relate history of overcoming challenges with policing, national media portrayal

Former MPD captain to lead UWPD next semester

After 26 years with city police, Kristen Roman will serve as campus police chief