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Incident Reports
UWPD Investigating Weekend Assault
March 5, 2024UWPD, MFD Ice Rescue
February 23, 2024UWPD Investigating Weekend Sexual Assault
February 5, 2024UWPD Investigating Arson at Sterling Hall
April 26, 2023- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 28th 2024
- 12:05 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person who advised the @uwmadison Facebook account received a direct message the previous night from another Facebook user (likely false name/account) with a screenshot of a text thread conversation that included sensitive information.
- 12:24 pm, Information, Union South. Contacted person regarding CSA report submitted referencing unknown person harassing 3 students.
- 2:43 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Violation of Restraining Order - Contacted person regarding violation of restraining order.
- 6:05 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 7. Contacted person called in by Transportation Services on level P3 in east stairwell.
- 7:50 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Bradley Hall. Contacted persons who were found by Housefellows inside the building after being reported by residents.
- 9:14 pm, Damage to Property, Gordon Commons. Contacted person regarding broken window pane to room 220.
- 11:08 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Contacted by Rockford Agent regarding a report of an injured child at local Emergency Room.
UWPD Launches New Safety App — BadgerSAFE
Safety and security are literally at your fingertips at UW-Madison, thanks to a brand-new app. The UW-Madison Police Department has officially launched BadgerSAFE – a safety app that aims to keep the campus community informed …
August 23, 2023UWPD Launches one-button alert, reserved for only rare situations
The one-button alert would be used only in extreme situations when seconds make a difference in order to save lives. System will be tested with an all-campus WiscAlert test on Wednesday, March 27th. The UW-Madison …
March 27, 2024Spring Break Prep
Spring Break is just about here, and many have their minds set on their upcoming week off — whether that means going home, staying on or near campus, or traveling to a warm, exotic destination. …
March 17, 2024Real Life CSI
By: Sgt. Jake Lepper I would venture to guess the vast majority of us have watched some version of CSI at some point in our lives. It’s easy to see why it’s such an enthralling …
February 20, 2024- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.