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Latest Updates from UWPD

Department News

  • Staying 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.

  • Bike and E-Scooter Theft — Awareness and Prevention

    Between August 27, 2026 and September 2, 2026, the UW-Madison Police Department received three reports of stolen electric bicycles and scooters. One was stolen outside Witte Hall, one outside Union South, and one outside Chadbourne …

  • Safety Information & Resources

    As the fall semester begins and campus comes back to life, we want to share a few important reminders and resources regarding safety—both on and off campus. Statistically, UW–Madison and the City of Madison are …

  • UW–Madison Police Department Not Renewing Current Flock ALPR Contract

    After careful and thoughtful consideration, the UW-Madison Police Department decided not to renew its annual contract with Flock Safety, which ended on June 26, 2026. Flock equipment is currently deactivated and is in the process …

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Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for September 14th 2026

  • 5:48 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding the welfare of another experiencing mental health crisis.
  • 9:01 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
  • 9:17 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W. Gilman Street. Assisted outside agency with a drone deployment regarding a subject who fled on foot and was believed to be armed. Subject located via drone, arrested by outside agency.
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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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