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New scam targets international students
December 23, 2024
The University of Washington Police Department is warning international students about a new scam email from a fake UW office that alleges that a student committed academic integrity violations. The email is from a person who is not a real UW employee in the UW’s non-existent Academic Integrity Department and accuses the international student of…
Warning: Thieves want your electronic bikes and scooters
November 25, 2024
E-bikes and e-scooters are prime targets for thieves, and the UW campus in Seattle is no exception. From January to November 2024, 30 e-bikes and 40 e-scooters were reported stolen — 23 e-scooters in October alone. If you’re an e-bike or e-scooter owner, there are several steps you can take to protect your ride. 1.…
Public Comment Portal
November 6, 2024
The University of Washington Police Department is participating in the CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation process for its 6th reaccreditation. UWPD was first accredited by CALEA in 2005 and reaccredited in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2021. We are now in the process of achieving our 6th reaccreditation in 2025. As a part of this process,…