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Department News
UWPD Invites Public Comment for 2026 WILEAG Accreditation Assessment
The UW-Madison Police Department is undertaking a voluntary assessment to evaluate all aspects of our policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The assessment will be performed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by assessors …
March 19, 2026Bicycles and the Law
Spring weather will soon be here, so it’s a good time to review some of the laws and other rules that affect bicyclists.
March 17, 2026UWPD Dispatchers: Prepared to Help You
At the UW-Madison Police Department, we have 10 Law Enforcement Dispatchers (LEDs) who participate in ongoing training to ensure they are ready for you, whether answering routine calls for service or coordinating during a critical incident. Training is critical for new dispatchers, but it remains a priority throughout an LED's career. In the world of public safety, no one remains complacent, and there is a constant striving to be better equipped to handle emergencies.
March 17, 2026Spring 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, 2026- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Student Arrested for Video Recording in Restroom
February 16, 2026Suspect Arrested Following Altercation Near East Campus Mall
February 10, 2026Four Charged for Numerous Campus Graffiti Incidents
January 22, 2026UPDATE – UWPD Investigating First-Degree Intentional Homicide
September 20, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
September 15, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 24th 2026
- 10:48 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave. Assisted outside agency with arrest and transport of suspect for domestic disorderly conduct 72 hour no-contact enforced.
- 11:02 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person after their bike was tolen from the Nicholas Recreation Center.
- 11:12 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 1:41 pm, Warrant Served, Union South. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect on active DOC warrant when they refused to leave Union South and caused a disturbance. Investigation ongoing due to items found in suspects possession upon arrest not belonging to them.
- 2:50 pm, Other, Picnic Point. Contacted person who found an old rusty grenade in the woods approximately 20ft off of a trail. Upon arrival area secured and Dane County Hazardous Device Unit called. *UPDATE*** Dane Co HDU able to confirm device was not real and a practice device.
- 3:38 pm, Disorderly Conduct, MSC. Contacted person who reported unwanted contact from another person dating back to 2024. Investigation ongoing.
- 9:23 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person after they reported their DoorDash order was stolen from Residence Hall. Delivery person took order after it was “delivered and photographed”. Investigation ongoing.
- 5:42 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W. Main Street. Assisted outside agency with locating person hiding in a bush, arrested by MPD on multiple domestic charges.
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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