What’s happening?  

Public Safety officers respond to many calls for service. However, we would like to keep the college community informed. Here are some of the notable incidents this month.

On Feb. 8, Public Safety officers responded to a subject going through other peoples’ lockers. After a short foot chase, Public Safety officers apprehended the subject and recovered a stolen wallet, as well as a crack pipe. The subject was arrested and removed from the campus by Madison Police.

On Feb. 9, Public Safety officers responded to a strong odor of marijuana at an area inside the Truax facility and located a subject who admitted to smoking marijuana there. In addition to this criminal behavior, a weapon was seized from the subject. The violator was arrested and removed from the campus by Madison Police.

On Feb. 14, Public Safety officers responded to a female patient who had lost consciousness and struck her head. Officers rendered aid until City of Madison paramedics responded to transport the patient.

Campus Safety Tip of the Month

A warning to motorists about thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles parked in campus parking lots.

The catalytic converters, part of an automobile’s exhaust system, are being cut off by the thieves. These thefts can happen quickly – it takes about three minutes to cut one off – and the cost to replace the converter is between $1,200 and $3,000.

Public Safety also recommends etching personally identifying information on the converter to assist police in tracking and identifying it if stolen.

If you have any information regarding the above incidents or other campus safety concerns, please contact our department at 243-4357, we have Public Safety officers available 24/7.