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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 February 5th 2026
- 1:56 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 3:01 pm, Warrant Served, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for active warrants. Person has active bans from both Memorial Union and UW Madison Campus cited for trespass to land, remain after notice.
- 3:17 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Confirmed door was secure and located no issues in the room.
- 3:37 pm, Information, Lot 46. Person called to report noticing damage to the state-owned vehicle.
- 5:19 pm, Damage to Property, Engineering Research. Staff located 4-6in of sewage in basement, unknown source. Building Manager and lab managers on scene. ServePro requested.
- 8:05 pm, Bail Jumping, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia after they were reported to be in the building after posted closing hours by security.
- 8:22 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were observed rolling around on the sidewalk, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 8:38 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Cited person for Trespass to Land Remain After Notice and has an active ban from the Humanities Building, was gone upon police arrival, citations to be issued during next contact.
- 10:40 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 63. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for criminal trespass to a medical facility and misd. bail jumping after they were asked to leave facility multiple times.
- 12:38 am, Damage to Property, Lot 63. Hospital Security informed UWPD of a damaged exit gate on level B.
- 4:47 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 83. Contacted person in the lowest level of lot 83, cited for trespassing, released without incident for this incident and other one in Humanities.
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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