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Department News
Spring 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, 2025No Ice is Safe Ice
By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman “No ice is safe ice.” That’s what a fishing mentor told me years ago, before my first ice fishing adventure. And that’s what I remind myself before I step onto …
March 14, 2025Brent Plisch Named UWPD Chief of Police
Brent Plisch, current interim University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department chief, has been named the new UWPD chief of police.
March 6, 2025New Federal Rule for Hazing Reports
Since 2000, there have been an average of two hazing-related deaths annually on higher-education campuses. The federal government has stepped in to help stop the practice.
February 19, 2025- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Suspect with Knife Arrested
March 31, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
February 11, 2025UWPD Assists Madison Fire with Ice Rescue
January 23, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for April 3rd 2025
- 10:24 am, Theft/Larceny, Chemistry Building. Contacted person who reported their right ear bud AirPod Pro and AirPod Case were left in the first-floor lobby of the Chemistry Building. AirPods are now plotting nearby investigation ongoing.
- 10:27 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they accidentally triggered the alarm, no need for assistance.
- 3:13 pm, Theft/Larceny, Science Hall. Contacted person regarding their E-Scooter being stolen from Science Hall.
- 6:55 pm, Theft/Larceny, Van Hise. Contacted person for theft of light silver 13in MacBook Pro.
- 7:42 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who wanted to report concerning emails regarding out of state resident, information only at this point.
- 7:57 pm, Other, MSC. Report number pulled in error.
The blotter content above represents significant incidents/calls for service from the previous 24 hours, starting at 6 a.m. the prior day.
Equity Dashboard
After more than a year of community meetings, listening to concerns, and collecting feedback, the UW–Madison Police Department is embarking on a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing key data with a focus on racial equity.
The UWPD Equity Dashboard is the result of a collaboration with community members and stakeholders to develop a unique and powerful tool that promotes transparency and provides a set of success metrics that speak directly to the UWPD’s commitment to equity in policing.
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