For emergencies, dial 911.
Department News
Winter Driving Safety Tips
By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman In my regular role as the University Apartments community police officer, I often meet new residents experiencing their first Wisconsin winter. Many come from climates where they get little to …
December 11, 2025Lake Rescue & Safety Concludes 116th Season
The UWPD Lake Rescue & Safety Unit has wrapped up its 116th season of service on Lake Mendota. This year, our team provided aid to more than 400 people on the water and supported partner …
November 17, 2025Wait! Don’t Send the Pic!
This certainly wasn’t my favorite thing to write. Many of you will probably wonder why I wrote it at all. I can promise you I would not have taken the time if I didn’t really care about you all -- and if it wasn’t an extremely common issue. Let’s dive in.
November 17, 2025Safeguarding Your Stuff: Tips for Protecting Property During Breaks
The upcoming Thanksgiving and winter breaks are a time to unwind, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. However, as you prepare to leave your personal or work spaces vacant, it's crucial to ensure they remain safe and secure. Here are some valuable tips to safeguard your stuff during your time away.
November 17, 2025- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Four 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, 2025Suspicious Package Found at Enzyme Institute – Deemed Safe
September 15, 2025Suspicious Device Found in UW Arboretum; Deemed Safe
August 4, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for February 9th 2026
- 3:28 am, Disorderly Conduct, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct after causing a disturbance in a residence hall.
- 11:58 am, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported McDonalds delivery food taken without consent. Cited two people who were identified by camera and building access logs.
- 2:00 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Kohl Center. Contacted person after they were struck in the face by the Spirit Squad with a flag pole. MFR evaluated, not transported.
- 6:03 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 6. Contacted/Cited person for disobeying posted sign in lot 6 (trespass) and verbally warned for smoking and possession of open intoxicants before being escorted out.
- 8:07 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with an adult who ran away from family. Individual located and returned home.
- 10:22 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding harassment from ex-partner, both live off campus, MPD case created but was instructed to obtain harassment injunction.
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.
Current Lake Conditions
Condition Details
Wind Direction
Wind Speed
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Sunset