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Department News
Trouble 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, 2026Bike 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 …
September 3, 2026Safety 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 …
August 31, 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 13th 2026
- 9:16 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person needing medical assistance in parking garage.
- 11:18 am, Graffiti, Grainger Hall. Facilities notified UWPD about graffiti on outside light cover.
- 11:42 am, Follow-up, Bakke Recreation Center. Follow up to previous case.
- 12:20 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 82. Contacted person reporting they were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Lot 82.
- 2:02 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 19. Signboard located at N Breese Ter and Hoyt St was found damaged during the 10/3 football game.
- 5:17 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 5:30 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 63. Contacted person regarding their vehicle being hit in Lot 63.
- 7:28 pm, Follow-up, Residence Hall. Follow up to previous case.
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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