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Notice of updated language to university safety alert texts
Due to changes in mobile carrier requirements for mass text-based emergency communications, text alerts must now include certain keywords to qualify for fastest delivery. As such, the university has made slight changes to MUPD safety alert and severe weather text messages to ensure they are deployed rapidly. You may notice these changes relative to past…
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…
Safety Alert: July 8, 2023 | 12:55 a.m.
The Marquette University Police Department is investigating the incident below. If you have more information, please contact MUPD immediately at (414) 288-6800. Initial Incident Report Incident type: CarjackingIncident location: 23rd Street and W. Wisconsin AveApproximate time: 12:55 a.m.Victims: One individual, not affiliated with MarquettePhysical injuries: None Two suspects approached the driver of a vehicle and displayed a weapon. The suspects…
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…
Safety initiatives advance at Marquette University
Marquette University strives to be the safest environment possible in which to learn, live and work. The university continuously addresses campus and community safety through innovative programming, educational efforts, technological advances and the best-trained campus law enforcement staff in the area, including the commissioned Marquette University Police Department and nationally recognized Department of Campus Safety. In…
New classroom signage offers reminders of what to do in emergency situations; Safety reminders for start of academic year
New signs will be displayed in all classrooms and high-traffic areas on campus with reminders of what to do in an emergency.
MUPD EagleEye app will include safety alerts starting Oct. 1
On Thursday, Oct. 1, MUPD will begin utilizing push notifications via its EagleEye safety app. Please note that this will be in conjunction with the existing text message alert system for communicating about emergencies and severe weather alerts. The EagleEye app is free and available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android; it…
Marquette University makes safety a top priority
Marquette University is committed to providing the safest environment possible in which to learn, live and work.
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…
Safety Task Force pilot insights and proposals under review
Last week, the five workgroups of the President’s Task Force on Community Safety delivered recommendations for long-term solutions involving building security and environmental design; individual safety awareness, training and programs; community partnerships; communications strategies and tools; and staffing, technology and equipment resources. Recommendations that included a request for resources provided detailed proposals. Proposals include the…