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UW Police Department

 

 

Mission Statement

The University of Wyoming Police Department is dedicated to providing quality law enforcement services to our community. Our mission is to protect life and property; preserve the peace; prevent crime; and enforce all laws, ordinances, and university regulations in a fair and impartial manner. We respect the rights of all people and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our community.

The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving the University of Wyoming. The UWPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is responsible for law enforcement, public safety, building security, and traffic control within the university. Nested within these traditional law enforcement functions are numerous non-enforcement activities, which include; fingerprinting*, VIN inspections*, lights-out surveys, money escorts, pick-up and storage of lost and found items, as well as other services that benefit the community.

The University of Wyoming Police Department works with a variety of departments on campus and within the Laramie community to prepare for a variety of emergencies.  More information can be found at the  University of Wyoming Emergency and Response Guide.  You can also download and view the University of Wyoming Emergency Response Plan.

 


Hours of Operation

 The UWPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Fingerprints and VIN inspections are done Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 am-12:30 pm and 4:30 pm-5:30 pm and are subject to officer availability.  No appointment is necessary and cards are not provided by UWPD.  

 


 

 

 

 

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Contact Us

Police Department

University of Wyoming

1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3124

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-5179

Email: uwpd@uwyo.edu

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