How We Keep Our Community Safe at UW Oshkosh

Safety you can see! Relationships that matter.

A Different Approach to Safety

At UW Oshkosh, we focus on preventing problems before they occur by building relationships, understanding trends, and addressing concerns early. Our work is guided by Relational Policing – a model that emphasizes professionalism, communication, and accountability in every interaction.

We Focus on Prevention

We use data, community input, and proactive problem-solving to reduce risk before incidents happen.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU!

Respect & Professionalism

We treat every student and community member with fairness, dignity, and respect—especially during moments that matter most.

Calm, Controlled Response

Our officers are trained to remain calm, professional, and focused – even in stressful situations.

Proactive Problem Solving

We identify risks early and take action to reduce them before they escalate.

Strong Relationships

We build trust by being visible, approachable, and engaged with our community.

Red Zone Initiative

We focus on high-risk periods at the start of the academic year by increasing officer presence and partnering with campus resources to reduce sexual violence.

Busted Initiative

Using crime data, we identified burglary trends and implemented targeted patrols and education efforts to reduce theft.

Pedestrian & Traffic Safety

Based on community concerns, officers focus on high-traffic areas to improve safety through education and visibility—not just enforcement.

Safety is a shared responsibility

We work closely with campus departments, local law enforcement, and community organizations to identify concerns early and support students every day. These partnerships allow us to respond quickly, provide resources, and reduce situations before they become larger issues. We have many partners but here’s a list of a few –

City of Oshkosh Police Department
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
Wisconsin State Patrol
Other UW Police Departments
Campus partners (Title IX, Dean of Students, Residence Life, Center for Equity and Diversity, Athletics, and so many more)
Winnebago County Health Department
Overdose Fatality Review Team
Nova Counseling Services
Solutions Recovery
Other amazing partners!

Crime Data

We publicly share crime statistics each year through our Annual Security Report.

Daily Crime Logs

We provide up-to-date information about incidents on campus.

Open Records

We support transparency through open records requests and accessible information.

POLICE COVERAGE

DAYS PER YEAR

PROACTIVE INITIATIVES

College is a time of independence, growth, and challenge.

Our role is to ensure that when something goes wrong, your student is treated with professionalism, respect, and care. Safety is not just the absence of crime — it is the presence of trust, accountability, and strong relationships.