Frequently Asked Questions
Are officers at UW-La
Crosse real police officers?
Yes. UW-La Crosse
Police Officers are state certified and must undergo the same
training as the La Crosse Police Department, La Crosse County
Sheriff's Department, and other state agencies.
Are you open at night and
on the weekends?
Yes. UW-La Crosse
provides law enforcement services 24 hours a day, weekends, and
holidays included. Please visit our Location and Office Hours
web page for more information.
Do I dial 911 on campus
for emergencies?
Yes. In life threatening emergency
situations, dial 911 regardless of your location. The 911
center will contact campus police immediately.
If I'm underage and drink
off campus, could I get in trouble when I return to campus?
The legal drinking age
in the State of Wisconsin is 21 years of age. Therefore, you
have violated Wisconsin State Statutes and are subject to a
citation.
What is a SANE nurse?
A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is
a registered nurse (RN) who has received special training in order to
provide comprehensive care to the sexual assault patient, and who has
been specially trained on collecting forensic evidence (evidence that is
suitable for use in court). The SANE will discuss what happened to you,
do an exam looking for injury, provide medication to decrease your
chance of getting sexually transmitted infections, and also offer
medication that will prevent a pregnancy. In addition to medical
treatment and forensic evidence collection, you will be provided the
names of other professionals who will be available to you on a referral
basis for follow-up care.
If you believe you have been Sexually Assaulted it is best if you do not bathe, shower, change your clothes, or brush your teeth after the assault since some evidence may be lost. If you have done any of these, still come in and discuss it with the SANE. An exam can still be done.
If I live on campus,
where can I store my weapon?
The University Police
Department has a storage area and will safely store all types of
weapons.
What is a blue light?
The UW-L campus has a variety of blue-light emergency
telephones located throughout campus. The telephones automatically
ring to University Police when activated.
What kind of motorist services do you provide?
The UW-L Police Department will provide you with a booster pack
to jump start vehicles, compressed air, and lock de-ice. We can also
arrange for towing service if needed.
Can I bring a firearm to campus if I have a concealed carry permit? No, all University Buildings including outdoor facilities are clearly posted "NO FIREARMS OR WEAPONS" allowed. There is no exception for persons with a permit to carry a concealed firearm