Marquette University's Department of Public Safety transitions to police force soon

Marquette University's Department of Public Safety transitions to police force soon

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a recently completed agreement with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Justice and Attorney General Brad Schimel, Marquette University's Department of Public Safety will be come the Marquette University Police Department on Friday, May 1st.The move comes after a year of intense feedback from key internal and community stakeholders, including the offices of the Milwaukee County District Attorney, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Milwaukee Police Department.The transition will occur over the summer to accommodate the necessary officer training and certification requirements, according to Chief Paul Mascar.The new Marquette University Police Department will take a phased training approach to convert the university's public safety officers to fully commissioned police officers, Mascari said.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a recently completed agreement with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Justice and Attorney General Brad Schimel, Marquette University's Department of Public Safety will be come the Marquette University Police Department on Friday, May 1st.The move comes after a year of intense feedback from key internal and community stakeholders, including the offices of the Milwaukee County District Attorney, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Milwaukee Police Department.The transition will occur over the summer to accommodate the necessary officer training and certification requirements, according to Chief Paul Mascar.The new Marquette University Police Department will take a phased training approach to convert the university's public safety officers to fully commissioned police officers, Mascari said.

Guilty: Jury returns verdict for one of two men charged in series of armed robberies of MU students

Guilty: Jury returns verdict for one of two men charged in series of armed robberies of MU students

MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- One of two men charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014 has been found guilty at trial.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- One of two men charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014 has been found guilty at trial.

Majerus Family Foundation gifts $1 million to Marquette University

Majerus Family Foundation gifts $1 million to Marquette University

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Majerus Family Foundation has given a gift of $1 million to Marquette University to create the Rick Majerus Endowed Scholarship.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Majerus Family Foundation has given a gift of $1 million to Marquette University to create the Rick Majerus Endowed Scholarship.

Some fear on UWM campus due to recent crime spree, police say pay attention, "listen to your gut"

Some fear on UWM campus due to recent crime spree, police say pay attention, "listen to your gut"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is some fear near the UW-Milwaukee campus following 10 violent incidents in recent days -- and that fear is heightened by the fact that no one has been arrested.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is some fear near the UW-Milwaukee campus following 10 violent incidents in recent days -- and that fear is heightened by the fact that no one has been arrested.

"100% better:" With cancer in remission, UWM baseball player hopes to make the most of this season

"100% better:" With cancer in remission, UWM baseball player hopes to make the most of this season

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are more than 30 players on the UW-Milwaukee baseball team, but none of them is as happy to be there as one local product, who is happy to be anywhere.Scott Doffek is in his 21st season coaching basketball at UWM.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are more than 30 players on the UW-Milwaukee baseball team, but none of them is as happy to be there as one local product, who is happy to be anywhere.Scott Doffek is in his 21st season coaching basketball at UWM.

One day after attempted sexual assault, attempted strong armed robbery near UWM campus

One day after attempted sexual assault, attempted strong armed robbery near UWM campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee police say an attempted strong armed robbery occurred near campus on Monday, April 20th -- and this crime occurred less than a block away from the scene of an attempted sexual assault that occurred early Sunday, April 19th.Monday's incident happened just after 1:00 p.m. near E.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee police say an attempted strong armed robbery occurred near campus on Monday, April 20th -- and this crime occurred less than a block away from the scene of an attempted sexual assault that occurred early Sunday, April 19th.Monday's incident happened just after 1:00 p.m. near E.

Coach Steve Wojciechowski on first year recruiting for MU: "I think the program is in much better shape"

Coach Steve Wojciechowski on first year recruiting for MU: "I think the program is in much better shape"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.

Police: Two suspects sought in attempted sexual assault near UW-Milwaukee campus

Police: Two suspects sought in attempted sexual assault near UW-Milwaukee campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that occurred near the UW-Milwaukee campus.It happened around midnight Sunday, April 19th in the 2000 block of E.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that occurred near the UW-Milwaukee campus.It happened around midnight Sunday, April 19th in the 2000 block of E.

UWM chancellor says expected budget cuts could mean students taking longer to graduate

UWM chancellor says expected budget cuts could mean students taking longer to graduate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone was the speaker at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, April 15th, and he talked about the expected cuts in the state budget and how they are going to affect the university.Governor Scott Walker's budget proposal includes slashing the UW System’s budget by $300 million, freezing tuition for two years and decoupling the system from state oversight.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone was the speaker at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, April 15th, and he talked about the expected cuts in the state budget and how they are going to affect the university.Governor Scott Walker's budget proposal includes slashing the UW System’s budget by $300 million, freezing tuition for two years and decoupling the system from state oversight.

Two suspects sought after Marquette student robbed at gunpoint

Two suspects sought after Marquette student robbed at gunpoint

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects after a Marquette University student was robbed on Tuesday, April 14th.It happened shortly before noon at the corner of 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.Marquette Department of Public Safety officials say two male suspects approached the student, displayed a weapon and demanded property.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects after a Marquette University student was robbed on Tuesday, April 14th.It happened shortly before noon at the corner of 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.Marquette Department of Public Safety officials say two male suspects approached the student, displayed a weapon and demanded property.