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Department News
Got Meds?
It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. Each spring and fall, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors national prescription medication Take Back events.
October 15, 2026911 and the Pepperoni Pizza Myth
The myth of the “pepperoni pizza code” has been circulating for more than a decade – ever since a 911 dispatcher posted they received a call from a woman ordering a pepperoni pizza because she …
October 15, 2026Trouble Receiving BadgerSAFE Alerts? Here’s What to Check.
The BadgerSAFE app is a great, one-stop shop for all things safety-related at UWPD. It’s an excellent resource for our community and is the primary way we alert our community about specific emergencies happening in …
October 12, 2026Staying on Top of Your Mental Health
According to a Johns Hopkins University study, nearly 1 in 10 people in the United States experienced a mental health crisis within the past year. Mental Health America states that nearly half of the U.S. population has dealt with a diagnosable mental health condition in their lifetime. The most common conditions include anxiety, addiction and substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, and depression.
September 14, 2026- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Madison Man Arrested Following Off-Campus Knife Incident
October 9, 2026Two Suspects Arrested Following Sexual Assault
August 29, 2026Lab Employee Arrested for Reckless Endangerment
April 11, 2026Student Arrested for Video Recording in Restroom
February 16, 2026- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for October 28th 2026
- 7:00 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 8:57 am, Follow-up, Local Hospital. Follow-up – Contacted person regarding theft of item and stated they would bring it back to local hospital on 10/28/26.
- 9:15 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with a cell phone examination.
- 11:07 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR on scene with person who had fallen on the fifth floor of parking lot, no police assistance needed.
- 1:43 pm, Check Person, Enzyme Institute. Person reporting person asking “odd” questions regarding something withing their facility.
- 3:27 pm, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Contacted person regarding their parents’ property that has gone missing from local hospital, items are still missing.
- 4:24 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding attempted theft of their e-scooter from bike racks on north east side of Residence Hall – was able to wrestle scooter away from suspect, investigation ongoing.
- 4:26 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Lowell Center. Assisted outside agency with the apprehension of three suspects after an Armed Robbery. Suspects were barricaded in the basement of Langdon St. All suspects taken into custody without incident.
- 10:10 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 10:53 pm, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Verbally Warned persons for UW Possession of Marijuana after locating them smoking a THC.
- 12:06 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Dayton & N. Bedford Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, and driving in bicycle lane/way, vehicle towed.
- 12:53 am, Warrant Served, University Ave. & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for a misdemeanor warrant from Walworth County after they were contacted/cited for operating while suspend and operating without required headlights on during hours of darkness. Passengers also Verbally Warned for seatbelt violations.
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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