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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
UPDATE – 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 15th 2026
- 10:13 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis..
- 1:54 pm, Theft/Larceny, Education Sciences. Contacted individual who reported two suspects stealing snack foods and possibly a cell phone..
- 9:38 pm, Drug Violation, S. Park St / W. Olin Ave . Stopped/Cited individual for Operating While Revoked. Odor of marijuana detected. Search conducted. THC seized..
- 12:09 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Fluno Center. Contacted/Cited individual for trespassing after notice after observing them inside the south elevator lobby at the Fluno Center..
- 12:31 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Park St / Regent St . Stopped/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party individual for Exceeding Posted Limit, Operating While Impaired (2nd), and Operating with Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (2nd)..
- 2:27 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Buckeye Lot. Contacted two individuals who requested assistance with helping a friend into a vehicle after a night of drinking. Intoxicated individual was unconscious upon arrival and not dressed for the weather. Unable to complete full detox when they regained consciousness, was not making sense and stated they had a little to drink. Individual was incapacitated due to alcohol. Placed into protective custody and EMS transported to a local hospital. Transferred custody to hospital staff without issue..
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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