On Saturday, July 23, Marquette University hosted the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, and the Community Collaborative Commission for a “Reimagining Public Safety” community gathering session at the Law School. This was the first of 15 sessions – one in each aldermanic district in Milwaukee. MPD is developing a community policing plan, […]
Safety Task Force approves 12 proposals for implementation
The President’s Task Force on Community Safety on Tuesday, May 31, met for the final time before it moves into an implementation phase. Leaders from each safety workgroup presented their recommendations. Marquette University Police Department Chief Edith Hudson, chair of the task force, announced that the following proposals were approved by the university’s Executive Leadership […]
Plan for Commencement Weekend security measures
Marquette University is excited to celebrate the Class of 2022 with a weekend of events May 20-22. Marquette will host two Commencement ceremonies — one for undergraduate students and one for Graduate School and Graduate School of Management students — on Sunday, May 22, at Summerfest’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Attendees should plan for multiple […]
Last call: Safety Task Force idea submissions
This Friday will be the last day to share an idea with the President’s Task Force on Community Safety through the website form. All submissions are shared with workgroup chairs directly. The task force workgroups include a mix of Marquette faculty, staff, students and parents as well as representatives from community organizations and the city. […]
Common campus safety questions answered
During the last few weeks, the President’s Task Force on Community Safety received many questions through its idea submission portal pertaining to the current state of university safety infrastructure, processes and programs. As the Safety Task Force develops additional recommendations following the initial actions announced last week, the group wanted to respond to the most […]
New Safety Task Force action steps announced
The 43-member President’s Task Force on Community Safety met on Monday, March 28, where all workgroups presented 30- and 60-day recommendations to address the recent increase in crime in our community while being mindful of our mission. The following immediate action steps have been approved: Add police patrols: The Marquette University Police Department will partner […]
MUSG hosts Campus Safety Student Forum on March 30
In coordination with the Individual Safety workgroup from the President’s Task Force on Community Safety, MUSG will host a Campus Safety Student Forum on Wednesday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Marquette Hall 100. All Marquette students are welcome, and no registration is required to attend. This event is a platform for students to share […]
Share an idea with the Safety Task Force via new website
The President’s Task Force on Community Safety launched a new website to share relevant information related to its mission, membership, workgroup foci and news resulting from task force initiatives. The Safety Task Force will reconvene next week Monday, March 28, when all five workgroups will present 30-day and 60-day recommendations for consideration and discussion. When tested […]
Safety task force update: Workgroups launched and plan deadlines announced
On Monday, the President’s Task Force on Community Safety convened for its inaugural meeting to address safety and security on campus and in the community through actionable and lasting solutions for infrastructure, personnel, resources and partnership. Steering Committee Chair and Marquette University Police Chief Edith Hudson opened the meeting to welcome students, faculty, staff, parents […]
President’s Task Force on Community Safety membership announced
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell recently announced immediate safety and security actions, including the formation of the President’s Task Force on Community Safety. Since the announcement, members of the steering committee and task force have been selected, invited and confirmed. The Steering Committee met earlier this week and the Task Force participants, including students, […]