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Department News
Got Meds?
It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. Each spring and fall, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors national prescription medication Take Back events.
October 15, 2026911 and the Pepperoni Pizza Myth
The myth of the “pepperoni pizza code” has been circulating for more than a decade – ever since a 911 dispatcher posted they received a call from a woman ordering a pepperoni pizza because she …
October 15, 2026Trouble 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, 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 November 11th 2026
- 9:02 am, Theft/Larceny, East Campus Mall. Called person reporting their e-scooter stolen from the bike racks on Lake Street side south of University Square Parking at East Campus Mall.
- 9:30 am, Warrant Served, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Grant Co warrant, probation violation and hold, initially provided a false name, suspected drug paraphernalia and drugs confiscated/destroyed.
- 11:08 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. UWPD transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 3:21 pm, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Located graffiti in facility.
- 3:26 pm, Information, Office of Admissions. Report taken regarding application for admission, for further action.
- 4:50 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding mental health crisis.
- 6:30 pm, Drug Violation, W. Gilman Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for suspended registration, numerous drug paraphernalia items found, cited for Possession of THC with intent to deliver.
- 7:09 pm, Information, Lowell Center. Contacted person reporting their international package containing personal items has gone missing despite being listed delivered via UPS.
- 7:27 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Hoard Street. Assisted outside agency with mutual aid request for EOD K9 for shell casing and firearm recovery reference a shooting.
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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