MADISON, Wis. — The chief of the UW-Madison Police Department has resigned, university officials said Monday.
Kristen Roman had served as UWPD chief since 2017, and was with the Madison Police Department for 26 years before that. A reason for her resignation was not shared.
Brent Plisch, who has been with UWPD since 2005, was appointed as interim chief. He previously served as a U.S. Army captain and was a platoon leader, assistant operations officer and battalion staff officer. He was stationed at Fort Carson, Colo. and completed a tour in Iraq.
“I thank Chief Roman for her service to UWPD and UW–Madison,” Vice Chancellor Robert Cramer said. ” I have every confidence Interim Chief Plisch will be an effective leader who will strive to keep our community safe, while also building bridges to a wide range of stakeholders, both on and off campus.”
The university will begin a nationwide search for it next chief. Cramer said more information on the search will be shared with UW-Madison students, faculty and staff one the process is underway.