{"id":6545,"date":"2025-04-08T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/government-relations\/?p=6545"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:57:55","slug":"communication-to-uw-campus-regarding-agents-visiting-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/government-relations\/2025\/04\/08\/communication-to-uw-campus-regarding-agents-visiting-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Regarding Agents Visiting Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GUIDANCE FOR INTERACTING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER AGENTS*<\/strong><em><br \/>\nUpdated: 2\/17\/2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin will comply with all applicable laws and are committed to cooperating with law enforcement within the constraints of the law and our own delegated responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment that facilitates university operations and our universities\u2019 respective missions, including students\u2019 ability to access education without disruption.<\/p>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin strive to create environments that protect privacy and rights of students, faculty, and staff under the law.<\/p>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin provides information on the immigration status of its students, faculty,\u202for staff only when required by law.<\/p>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin continue to closely monitor federal\u202fimmigration\u202fpolicies and enforcement that may affect our students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Public Safety<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bs-accordion  bs-accordion-min\">\n        <div id=\"94nrm\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        <br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-role-do-campus-police-departments-play-in-the-actions-of-federal-agencies-concerning-enforcement-of-immigration-laws\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-role-do-campus-police-departments-play-in-the-actions-of-federal-agencies-concerning-enforcement-of-immigration-laws\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-role-do-campus-police-departments-play-in-the-actions-of-federal-agencies-concerning-enforcement-of-immigration-laws\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-role-do-campus-police-departments-play-in-the-actions-of-federal-agencies-concerning-enforcement-of-immigration-laws\">What role do campus police departments play in the actions of federal agencies concerning enforcement of immigration laws?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-role-do-campus-police-departments-play-in-the-actions-of-federal-agencies-concerning-enforcement-of-immigration-laws\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-role-do-campus-police-departments-play-in-the-actions-of-federal-agencies-concerning-enforcement-of-immigration-laws\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">Campus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">police departments have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0procedures and practices\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0follow related to immigration<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">enforcement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">campus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0police\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">officers will not detain or arrest an individual solely based on a suspected violation of immigration law and will not routinely inquire about an individual\u2019s immigration status.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201328567 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW201328567 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_will-campus-police-departments-participate-in-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_will-campus-police-departments-participate-in-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#will-campus-police-departments-participate-in-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"will-campus-police-departments-participate-in-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations\">Will campus police departments participate in federal immigration enforcement operations?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"will-campus-police-departments-participate-in-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_will-campus-police-departments-participate-in-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW145075549 BCX0\">No.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">Campus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0police departments do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0not\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0in federal immigration enforcement actions.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">Federal agents must use\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">appropriate legal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0processes if they are on campus and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">wish to contact individual students about enforcement-related issues.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145075549 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW145075549 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services\">Does an individual\u2019s immigration status affect how campus police departments provide public safety services?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">No.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">An individual\u2019s immigration status does not\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0whether<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">campus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0police departments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0will provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">campus and community safety-related services and will only be relevant if the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">individual is involved in serious crimes.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">An individual\u2019s immigration status does not affect their ability to file a police report with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">campus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u00a0police departments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90170074 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW90170074 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services1\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services1\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services1\">Does an individual\u2019s immigration status affect how campus police departments provide public safety services?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_does-an-individuals-immigration-status-affect-how-campus-police-departments-provide-public-safety-services1\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\nUniversities do not normally issue alerts based simply on the presence of federal, state or local law enforcement on a campus. Universities\u2019 emergency notification systems are defined by federal law and regulations.<br \/>\nThese emergency notification systems are designed to provide information about an immediate, actively occurring, and confirmed emergency situation on a campus (or an actively occurring threat that\u2019s heading towards the campus) that requires the community to take immediate action in order to stay safe.<br \/>\nUsing such emergency notification systems other than as required by law and in compliance with university policies can subject the universities to federal investigation and significant penalties.<br \/>\nIf an incident becomes an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees on a campus, a campus emergency notification would be issued.<br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_will-universities-issue-notifications-through-established-emergency-notification-systems-if-when-federal-law-enforcement-is-sighted-on-campus\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_will-universities-issue-notifications-through-established-emergency-notification-systems-if-when-federal-law-enforcement-is-sighted-on-campus\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#will-universities-issue-notifications-through-established-emergency-notification-systems-if-when-federal-law-enforcement-is-sighted-on-campus\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"will-universities-issue-notifications-through-established-emergency-notification-systems-if-when-federal-law-enforcement-is-sighted-on-campus\">Will universities issue notifications through established emergency notification systems if\/when federal law enforcement is sighted on campus?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"will-universities-issue-notifications-through-established-emergency-notification-systems-if-when-federal-law-enforcement-is-sighted-on-campus\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_will-universities-issue-notifications-through-established-emergency-notification-systems-if-when-federal-law-enforcement-is-sighted-on-campus\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A sighting of, or an arrest by, federal law enforcement on campus does not\u00a0necessitate\u00a0a call to 911\u00a0or\u00a0a campus police\u00a0department\u00a0non-emergency line. The only exception\u00a0is if\u00a0one of the\u00a0below\u00a0criteria apply:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your physical safety,\u00a0or that of someone else,\u00a0is in immediate jeopardy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is civil disorder or a likelihood of violence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Destruction of property is occurring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Federal agents access to campus spaces<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bs-accordion  bs-accordion-min\">\n        <div id=\"lbdak\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        <br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-universities-prohibit-federal-agents-from-coming-on-campus\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-universities-prohibit-federal-agents-from-coming-on-campus\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-universities-prohibit-federal-agents-from-coming-on-campus\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-universities-prohibit-federal-agents-from-coming-on-campus\">Can universities prohibit federal agents from coming on campus?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-universities-prohibit-federal-agents-from-coming-on-campus\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-universities-prohibit-federal-agents-from-coming-on-campus\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">Generally, no.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">ederal agents are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">generally\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">able<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">\u00a0to access public spaces<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">. However,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">\u00a0access to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">non-public spaces<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW142346735 BCX0\">require<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">judicial\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">warrant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">See below for further information on public and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142346735 BCX0\">non-public spaces.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-should-i-do-if-a-federal-agent-comes-to-my-workplace-or-contacts-me-on-campus-related-to-my-employment-responsibilities\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-should-i-do-if-a-federal-agent-comes-to-my-workplace-or-contacts-me-on-campus-related-to-my-employment-responsibilities\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-should-i-do-if-a-federal-agent-comes-to-my-workplace-or-contacts-me-on-campus-related-to-my-employment-responsibilities\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-should-i-do-if-a-federal-agent-comes-to-my-workplace-or-contacts-me-on-campus-related-to-my-employment-responsibilities\">What should I do if a federal agent comes to my workplace or contacts me on campus related to my employment responsibilities? <\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-should-i-do-if-a-federal-agent-comes-to-my-workplace-or-contacts-me-on-campus-related-to-my-employment-responsibilities\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-should-i-do-if-a-federal-agent-comes-to-my-workplace-or-contacts-me-on-campus-related-to-my-employment-responsibilities\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Take the following steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be respectful.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take enough time to think through and formulate your answers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent for their name and to see their government issued badge.\u00a0Most likely the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent will show you their badge without you asking. If not, it is your right to ask for this.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent why they are on\u00a0campus, if\u00a0they have not shared that information already.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent\u00a0to have a seat in a waiting room or lobby. If you do not have such a space, politely ask them to wait where they are while you try to reach the proper contacts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Call\u00a0your campus police department.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tell\u00a0campus police\u00a0the following information: \u201cAgent X from the Department of Y is here to talk to\u00a0me\u00a0about Z.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do not leave a voicemail message with campus police.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notify your supervisor if not already notified.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If no one from\u00a0your campus police department\u00a0is available, tell the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent that no one is available right now.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent if they can come\u00a0back\u00a0another time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do not give the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent\u00a0access to any paper files or access to any computer systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do not give your consent to enter a non-public area\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the\u00a0federal\u00a0agent\u00a0seeks\u00a0to enter non-public areas, if asked,\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inform the officer that you do not have the authority to consent to entry or searches of non-public areas.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Federal\u00a0agents\u00a0are free to enter any public areas of your workplace but must have a valid\u00a0judicial\u00a0warrant to enter a non-public area.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-happens-if-the-federal-agent-ignores-my-request\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-happens-if-the-federal-agent-ignores-my-request\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-happens-if-the-federal-agent-ignores-my-request\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-happens-if-the-federal-agent-ignores-my-request\">What happens if the federal agent ignores my request?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-happens-if-the-federal-agent-ignores-my-request\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-happens-if-the-federal-agent-ignores-my-request\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0federal\u00a0agents\u00a0disregard your instructions or requests, do not interfere with their actions.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If federal agents act\u2014with or without awaiting guidance from you or others at the campus and regardless of whether they have presented a judicial warrant\u2014it is important that you do not intervene or block their movement, as obstructing or otherwise interfering with law enforcement activity can be a crime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-should-a-student-employee-do-if-approached\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-should-a-student-employee-do-if-approached\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-should-a-student-employee-do-if-approached\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-should-a-student-employee-do-if-approached\">What should a student employee do if approached?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-should-a-student-employee-do-if-approached\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-should-a-student-employee-do-if-approached\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17657110 BCX0\">If the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17657110 BCX0\">federal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17657110 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17657110 BCX0\">agent approaches a student worker first, the student should\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17657110 BCX0\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17657110 BCX0\">\u00a0get their supervisor. If their supervisor is not available, the student worker should contact a divisional HR representative<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-happens-once-i-call-a-campus-police-department-will-campus-police-speak-with-the-federal-agent\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-happens-once-i-call-a-campus-police-department-will-campus-police-speak-with-the-federal-agent\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-happens-once-i-call-a-campus-police-department-will-campus-police-speak-with-the-federal-agent\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-happens-once-i-call-a-campus-police-department-will-campus-police-speak-with-the-federal-agent\">What happens once I call a campus police department? Will campus police speak with the federal agent?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-happens-once-i-call-a-campus-police-department-will-campus-police-speak-with-the-federal-agent\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-happens-once-i-call-a-campus-police-department-will-campus-police-speak-with-the-federal-agent\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">Campus police<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">will ask the caller to describe the encounter in detail and review the contents of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">judicial\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">warrant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">\u00a0or any other legal document that is presented to the employee.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">\u00a0Campus police also have 24\/7 access to attorneys from the Office of General Counsel\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">(OGC<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">\u00a0and will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">likely involve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">\u00a0an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106755435 BCX0\">OGC attorney in any such review.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentStart SCXW106755435 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Public versus non-public areas<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bs-accordion  bs-accordion-min\">\n        <div id=\"5qtqa\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        <br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-campus-areas-are-accessible-by-federal-agents\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-campus-areas-are-accessible-by-federal-agents\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-campus-areas-are-accessible-by-federal-agents\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-campus-areas-are-accessible-by-federal-agents\">What campus areas are accessible by federal agents?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-campus-areas-are-accessible-by-federal-agents\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-campus-areas-are-accessible-by-federal-agents\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">Federal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">\u00a0a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">gents are free to enter any public areas of your workplace but<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">generally<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">\u00a0must<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">\u00a0have a valid\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">judicial\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213461828 BCX0\">warrant to enter a non-public area.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-should-employees-say-to-federal-agents-seeking-to-access-non-public-areas-or-serving-legal-documents\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-should-employees-say-to-federal-agents-seeking-to-access-non-public-areas-or-serving-legal-documents\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-should-employees-say-to-federal-agents-seeking-to-access-non-public-areas-or-serving-legal-documents\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-should-employees-say-to-federal-agents-seeking-to-access-non-public-areas-or-serving-legal-documents\">What should employees say to federal agents seeking to access non-public areas or serving legal documents?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-should-employees-say-to-federal-agents-seeking-to-access-non-public-areas-or-serving-legal-documents\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-should-employees-say-to-federal-agents-seeking-to-access-non-public-areas-or-serving-legal-documents\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86917045 BCX0\">Employees may say to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86917045 BCX0\">federal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86917045 BCX0\">\u00a0agent, \u201cI am not authorized to give you consent to enter or accept legal documents,\u201d and contact\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86917045 BCX0\">campus police<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86917045 BCX0\">\u00a0as directed above.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-constitutes-a-public-area\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-constitutes-a-public-area\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-constitutes-a-public-area\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-constitutes-a-public-area\">What constitutes a public area?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-constitutes-a-public-area\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-constitutes-a-public-area\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">As a public institution, many<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0areas within\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">campus and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">its\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">facilities are open to the public.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">Generally, f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">ederal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">agents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0are authorized by law to enter public spaces without special permission.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">Public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">reas\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">may<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0include sidewalks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0green spaces<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0parking lots and ramps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0and lobby, waiting, or hallway areas that are open to the public.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">Campus<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0libraries and museums that are open to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW249003229 BCX0\">general public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0are also generally considered\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">ublic\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">reas. Campus events, such as lectures<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0forums<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0and performances<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0that are free and open<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">to the public,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">or meetings subject to the Wisconsin Open Meetings law\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">are also generally\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">deemed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">\u00a0to be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">ublic\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249003229 BCX0\">reas.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-are-non-public-areas\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-are-non-public-areas\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-are-non-public-areas\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-are-non-public-areas\">What are non-public areas?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-are-non-public-areas\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-are-non-public-areas\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some\u00a0campus\u00a0areas,\u00a0such as faculty, staff and student offices, residence halls, laboratories, and\u00a0areas accessible only by a key or key card,\u00a0are not open to the public without permission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Classrooms are also\u00a0non-public\u00a0areas unless the classroom is hosting an event open to the public.\u00a0Other\u00a0non-public\u00a0areas would include areas only available to\u00a0employees\u00a0or individuals with an employee\u00a0escort, areas\u00a0holding events that require a ticket for admittance, areas only available to university patients or research participants, privately or university-owned vehicles, and other areas as long as there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in that space.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-federal-agents-enter-non-public-areas\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-federal-agents-enter-non-public-areas\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-federal-agents-enter-non-public-areas\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-federal-agents-enter-non-public-areas\">Can federal agents enter non-public areas?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-federal-agents-enter-non-public-areas\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-federal-agents-enter-non-public-areas\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">Generally, federal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">agents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">\u00a0may not enter\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">non-public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">\u00a0areas without permission from\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW205278654 BCX0\">individuals authorized to provide permission<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">\u00a0on behalf of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">u<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">niversity unless the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">federal agent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">\u00a0presents a valid\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">judicial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205278654 BCX0\">\u00a0warrant or exigent circumstances are present.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-constitutes-a-valid-judicial-warrant\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-constitutes-a-valid-judicial-warrant\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-constitutes-a-valid-judicial-warrant\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-constitutes-a-valid-judicial-warrant\">What constitutes a valid judicial warrant? <\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-constitutes-a-valid-judicial-warrant\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-constitutes-a-valid-judicial-warrant\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260190724 BCX0\">A valid<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260190724 BCX0\">\u00a0judicial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260190724 BCX0\">\u00a0warrant must be signed and dated by a judge. It will include a period within which the search must be conducted, a description of the premises to be searched, and a list of items to be searched for and seized (e.g., payroll records, employee identification documents,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260190724 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260190724 BCX0\">etc.).\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-are-administrative-warrants\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-are-administrative-warrants\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-are-administrative-warrants\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-are-administrative-warrants\">What are administrative warrants?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-are-administrative-warrants\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-are-administrative-warrants\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">Most often, federal agents who might come to campus would be acting on\u202fcivil, not criminal, authority, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">generally carry<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0administrative warrants. Administrative warrants are not signed by a judge and do not authorize\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">federal\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">agents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0to enter\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">non-public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0areas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">to obtain documents or electronic data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">without<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101123916 BCX0\">\u00a0consent.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-i-install-a-sign-that-says-private-or-university-personnel-only-or-similar-in-my-space-or-on-the-door-to-my-building\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-i-install-a-sign-that-says-private-or-university-personnel-only-or-similar-in-my-space-or-on-the-door-to-my-building\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-i-install-a-sign-that-says-private-or-university-personnel-only-or-similar-in-my-space-or-on-the-door-to-my-building\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-i-install-a-sign-that-says-private-or-university-personnel-only-or-similar-in-my-space-or-on-the-door-to-my-building\">Can I install a sign that says \u201cPRIVATE\u201d or \u201cUNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ONLY\u201d or similar in my space or on the door to my building?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-i-install-a-sign-that-says-private-or-university-personnel-only-or-similar-in-my-space-or-on-the-door-to-my-building\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-i-install-a-sign-that-says-private-or-university-personnel-only-or-similar-in-my-space-or-on-the-door-to-my-building\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Only authorized university officials such as\u00a0Facilities Planning &amp; Management\u00a0and\/or\u00a0building managers\u00a0may affix limited access signage inside campus buildings.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Temporary signs made locally\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are not\u00a0allowed\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Signs generally cannot be placed on exterior doors of campus facilities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-if-federal-agents-request-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-if-federal-agents-request-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-if-federal-agents-request-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-if-federal-agents-request-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\">What if federal agents request private student, faculty or staff information?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-if-federal-agents-request-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-if-federal-agents-request-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW206606824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW206606824 BCX0\">The Universities of Wisconsin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206606824 BCX0\">\u00a0provide information on the immigration status of its students, faculty, or staff\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206606824 BCX0\">only when\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206606824 BCX0\">required by law.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW206606824 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-if-employees-are-asked-by-a-federal-agent-to-provide-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-if-employees-are-asked-by-a-federal-agent-to-provide-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-if-employees-are-asked-by-a-federal-agent-to-provide-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-if-employees-are-asked-by-a-federal-agent-to-provide-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\">What if employees are asked by a federal agent to provide private student, faculty or staff information?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-if-employees-are-asked-by-a-federal-agent-to-provide-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-if-employees-are-asked-by-a-federal-agent-to-provide-private-student-faculty-or-staff-information\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">If asked by a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">\u00a0federal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">\u00a0agent to provide\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">private information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">\u00a0about a student, faculty or staff member, the employee may say \u201cI am not authorized to provide the requested information,\u201d and contact\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">campus police<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26878211 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW26878211 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_can-the-office-of-general-counsel-represent-individuals-for-personal-legal-matters\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_can-the-office-of-general-counsel-represent-individuals-for-personal-legal-matters\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#can-the-office-of-general-counsel-represent-individuals-for-personal-legal-matters\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"can-the-office-of-general-counsel-represent-individuals-for-personal-legal-matters\">Can the Office of General Counsel represent individuals for personal legal matters?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"can-the-office-of-general-counsel-represent-individuals-for-personal-legal-matters\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_can-the-office-of-general-counsel-represent-individuals-for-personal-legal-matters\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            <br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">No.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">The Office of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">General Counsel (OGC)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">represents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0the university, i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW139311824 BCX0\">ncluding employees\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">acting in their official capacities.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">OGC<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0does not\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0faculty,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW139311824 BCX0\">staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0or students in personal legal matters outside the scope of their business as university officials.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">Individuals needing personal legal\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">assistance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0may contact the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW139311824 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wisbar.org\/forPublic\/INeedaLawyer\/Pages\/LRIS.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW139311824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral and Information Service<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">\u00a0at\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">608<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">257-4666 or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">608<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139311824 BCX0\">257-3838.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Guidelines for Political Activity and Public Advocacy on Campus:<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/government-relations\/guidance-on-political-campaign-activities-at-university-of-wisconsin-system-institutions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/government-relations\/guidance-on-political-campaign-activities-at-university-of-wisconsin-system-institutions\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Policy on Institutional Statements:<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uw-policies\/uw-system-administrative-policies\/institutional-statements\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uw-policies\/uw-system-administrative-policies\/institutional-statements\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>* UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee staff should consult their local guidance for specific contact information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GUIDANCE FOR INTERACTING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER AGENTS* Updated: 2\/17\/2026 The Universities of Wisconsin will comply with all applicable laws and are committed to cooperating with law enforcement within the constraints of the law and our own delegated responsibilities. 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