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Department News
A Scam Involving Students: Learn the Signs
Recently, parents of a UW–Madison student contacted UWPD to describe what they suspected was an attempt to scam them. The couple reported that a person, claiming to be a UW–Madison security officer, had stopped their son’s vehicle, and found something illegal. The caller demanded they pay a “bond” to prevent the student from going to jail.
October 15, 2024UWPD Investigating String of Scooter & Bike Thefts
9/27/24 update: UWPD is releasing images of the two suspects responsible for a series of e-bike and e-scooter thefts in downtown Madison. If you know them or have any information, please call the UW-Madison Police …
September 26, 2024September is Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign to remind our community the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters to keep them, their families, and their communities safe. The UWPD Emergency Management Unit has a …
September 14, 2024What Should I Expect When I call 911?
For many people, when they dial 911 for an emergency, it's the first time they've ever made that call. It is perfectly normal to feel nervous in that situation, but remember -- the dispatcher who answers is there to help and will direct the call by asking questions. It’s not your job to remember the priority of information during a crisis. However, it’s good to be aware of what law enforcement needs to know so that we can get help to you as effectively as possible in the case of an emergency.
September 13, 2024- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
UWPD Investigating Vandalism at Library Mall
September 4, 2024Madison Man Arrested on Drug, Weapons Charges
June 24, 2024Madison Man Arrested Following Knife Incident
May 11, 2024- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for October 17th 2024
- 12:16 pm, Theft/Larceny, N. Lake Street. Contacted person who used their UW account to order 12 Walmart gift cards, left for staff member and subsequently stolen and used at local Walmart.
- 10:51 pm, Other, Residence Hall. Request For Assistance - Contacted person regarding them seeing a video on TikTok posted by a student using the salad tongs to stuff salad down their pants and then seen putting the tongs back into the buffet at local campus eatery.
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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