Thank you for visiting the UW Oshkosh Police Department’s website. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, parent, guest, or a community partner; we’re glad you stopped by.
Our mission is to serve our community by building relationships, reducing fear, and solving problems – treating every person with the fairness and respect that we would want for ourselves and approaching every interaction as an opportunity to make a positive difference.
That mission guides everything we do. From the way we show up each day, to how we respond in moments of uncertainty, our team is committed to putting people first and making safety our top priority. Every situation we encounter is managed with the well-being of those involved as our primary focus.
We believe safety is a shared responsibility – and relationships are at the heart of it. Whether it’s walking across campus, attending an event, or reaching out with a concern, we want you to know that you are why we exist. We’re committed to being visible, approachable, and accountable as we serve the UW Oshkosh and surrounding community.
We appreciate the trust you place in us, and we are honored to walk alongside you to help create a safe, welcoming, and thriving environment for everyone at UW Oshkosh.
Stay safe, stay connected and please call us if you need support.
Chris Tarmann, Chief of Police
Important News
Near Campus Incident Update
UW Oshkosh Community, On June 11, 2026, at approximately 10:23 p.m., the UW Oshkosh Police Department responded, along with the City of Oshkosh Police Department, to reports of a disturbance involving nearly a dozen individuals in the 800 block of John Avenue....
Spring 2026 Pub Crawl
UW Oshkosh Police Department recognizes that UW Oshkosh students simply want to spend time with friends and enjoy the event responsibly. However, one of our biggest concerns is that the continued popularity of Pub Crawl attracts individuals who are not connected to UW...
Active Incident – Gruenhagen Conference Center
UW Oshkosh Community, Last night, the UW Oshkosh Police Department and the Oshkosh Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Gruenhagen Conference Center. The investigation determined that the alarm was activated after someone entered the building and discharged a...