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  • Slow No Wake: Practicing Good Water Safety this Summer

    Warm weather and sunshine are finally here, and that means spending more time doing activities on or near the water. While it can be tempting to dive headfirst (pun intended) into activities like swimming, boating, and kayaking, it's important to remember how to stay safe and ensure a fun, accident-free experience. 

  • Wednesday UWPD Update on Library Mall Protest

    3:40 p.m. update: we are releasing the names of the individuals booked into the Dane County Jail, as well as their updated charges. One person is affiliated with UW-Madison. See the update below. 11:50 a.m. …

  • Someone Stole My Bike!!!

    OK, it happened. Despite your best efforts to secure your bike (or maybe not: tsk tsk), it’s been stolen. Now what? What can you do to improve your chance of getting it back, and/or catching the person(s) responsible?

  • UWPD Partners with Lights On! to Provide Free Repair Vouchers to Drivers

    The UW-Madison Police Department is proud to announce a special and unique partnership with Lights On! to help motorists avoid mechanical violation citations, while also receiving a voucher for a free repair. The program also …

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Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for July 3rd 2024

  • 4:21 pm, Theft/Larceny, Lot 6. Updated briefing from June 28 - Contacted by phone person who stated their motorcycle was stolen in lot 6.
  • 10:06 am, Theft/Larceny, Moore Hall. Contacted person who reported medical records sealed in a manila envelope containing personal identification details were removed from their unlocked desk drawer in a shared office sometime in the past 3 weeks.
  • 10:46 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital for medical services.
  • 2:34 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they reported harassment from family member.
  • 7:42 pm, Bail Jumping, Mechanical Engineering. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Misdemeanor bail jumping X2 as they have bail conditions not to be on UW Madison properties.
  • 8:45 pm, Damage to Property, Mechanical Engineering. Observed minor water damage to ceiling tiles due to recent rains.
  • 1:07 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & Mills Street. Assisted MPD with a hit and run crash with injuries on University Avenue at Mills Street.
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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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