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Department News
Winter 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, 2025Safeguarding Your Stuff: Tips for Protecting Property During Breaks
The upcoming Thanksgiving and winter breaks are a time to unwind, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. However, as you prepare to leave your personal or work spaces vacant, it's crucial to ensure they remain safe and secure. Here are some valuable tips to safeguard your stuff during your time away.
November 17, 2025- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Four 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, 2025Suspicious Device Found in UW Arboretum; Deemed Safe
August 4, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for January 30th 2026
- 1:16 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory & Colwood Dr. Contacted person after they reported a hit and run accident that occurred between their vehicle and a Metro Bus on at Observatory Dr. and Colwoord Dr. Bus pulled out in front of them hitting their front passenger side mirror, and continued to drive away. Attempted to contact bus driver but continued to drive away. Follow up to be made with metro regarding damages and driver identification.
- 4:11 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited person for trespass to land remain after notice after locating them on the ground floor of Humanities. Offered ride and cold weather gear, both declined.
- 5:03 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported concern about an unidentified person who had been recording them and attempting to get their attention by pushing things underneath a table on Monday the 26th. Same subject followed them to the bathroom before friends confronted person and the suspect left on their own.
- 6:37 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sensitive crime.
- 7:32 pm, Found Property, Engineering Centers Building. Unable to contact person to return lost wallet turned into UWPD. Wallet and contents placed into UWPD safekeeping.
- 10:08 pm, Other, W. Johnson St. & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for expired registration and possession of THC vape.
- 11:03 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Detained/Cited person for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice and UW Closing Hours - Building after they were reported within the building by custodial staff. Person warned an additional contact within the building during the night may result in a custodial arrest.
- 12:09 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 83. Person left lot prior to police arrival, citation to be delivered during next contact, however, they were reported and will be cited for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice after they were found in parking Lot 83 by Transportation Services.
- 12:23 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st after their friend called housefellows when person was unable to walk, MFR transported to local hospital due to incapacitation due to alcohol.
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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