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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 19th 2026
- 11:25 am, Fire, Eagle Heights. Responded to location for apartment filled with smoke. MFD cleared apartment and assisted with smoke removal.
- 11:48 am, Graffiti, Wendt. Located graffiti, consist of five tag markings written in black purple and white paint stick.
- 1:28 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with a cell phone examination.
- 12:49 pm, Damage to Property, Fluno Center. Contacted Fluno Center staff regarding damage to the loading dock on the west side of the building.
- 2:00 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with a cell phone examination.
- 3:19 pm, Damage to Property, Fluno Center. Contacted Fluno Center Staff regarding damage to the loading dock on the west side of the building on the left side of the loading dock. Metal frame surrounding loading dock door struck and bent at the bottom where it mounts to facade.
- 6:33 pm, Check Person, Vilas Hall. Cited person for possession of alcohol on UW lands after they were reported sleeping in the vestibule of the Vilas Hall Theater. Person previously verbally warned for camping on UW lands, released without issue.
- 7:10 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Linden & Babcock Drives. Traffic Stop – Contacted drivers individually after one driver hit the other vehicle and fled scene. Contacted/cited driver who fled for hit and run of an occupied vehicle, failure to report an accident to police, operating while suspended, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and unlawful U turn.
- 11:04 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Subject located prior to arrival. No deployment.
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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