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Department News
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Recognizing Unhealthy Relationships
February is often associated with Valentine’s Day and celebrations of love. But not every expression of “love” is healthy. Sometimes behaviors that are framed as caring or protective can actually be controlling, manipulative, or abusive. …
February 13, 2026Winter 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, 2025- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Suspect 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, 2025Suspicious Package Found at Enzyme Institute – Deemed Safe
September 15, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for February 13th 2026
- 6:05 am, Information, Local Hospital. Local hospital security contacted UWPD regarding discharged patient who made concerning statements during mental health crisis, however no contact information available for patient at this time.
- 7:44 am, Graffiti, Meat & Muscle Lab. Contacted person regarding graffiti on a chalk board in one of the classroom.
- 1:47 pm, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contact with person who has reported being extorted by a user on reddit.
- 4:27 pm, Battery, Linden Drive & N. Charter Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Battery and Obstructing a Police Officer after they called UWPD stating they were the victim of a road rage incident outside of Van Hise Hall. After further investigation, the alleged victim was the suspect.
- 10:34 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was incapacitated by alcohol, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 11:04 pm, Information, Lot 63. Contacted person regarding a vehicle bypassing the exit gate and did not pay. Unable to locate driver inside hospital, business card left for Registered Owner of vehicle to contact.
- 11:13 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct and trespass remain after notice after a verbal altercation occurred between them and custodial.
- 2:16 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Transported person to residence after they wouldn’t leave the hospital upon security's request.
- 4:07 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with a disturbance involving person experiencing mental health crisis.
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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