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Department News
Slow No Wake: Practicing Good Water Safety this Summer
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here, and that means spending more time doing activities on or near the water. While it can be tempting to dive headfirst (pun intended) into activities like swimming, boating, and kayaking, it's important to remember how to stay safe and ensure a fun, accident-free experience.
May 16, 2024Wednesday UWPD Update on Library Mall Protest
3:40 p.m. update: we are releasing the names of the individuals booked into the Dane County Jail, as well as their updated charges. One person is affiliated with UW-Madison. See the update below. 11:50 a.m. …
May 1, 2024Someone Stole My Bike!!!
OK, it happened. Despite your best efforts to secure your bike (or maybe not: tsk tsk), it’s been stolen. Now what? What can you do to improve your chance of getting it back, and/or catching the person(s) responsible?
April 17, 2024UWPD Partners with Lights On! to Provide Free Repair Vouchers to Drivers
The UW-Madison Police Department is proud to announce a special and unique partnership with Lights On! to help motorists avoid mechanical violation citations, while also receiving a voucher for a free repair. The program also …
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Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for July 15th 2024
- 8:00 am, Check Person, Law Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice and Closing Hours - Building after they reported they were currently finding electronics in classrooms.
- 5:03 pm, Found Property, Chazen Museum. Wallet turned in by Security containing personal items. Attempt to locate owner and items placed into UWPD property for safe keeping.
- 1:28 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Henry Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI (1st), Exceed speed zones (43/30), operator violate red light signal, OWL and County possession of THC.
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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