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Department News
UWPD Invites Public Comment for 2026 WILEAG Accreditation Assessment
The UW-Madison Police Department is undertaking a voluntary assessment to evaluate all aspects of our policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The assessment will be performed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by assessors …
March 19, 2026Bicycles and the Law
Spring weather will soon be here, so it’s a good time to review some of the laws and other rules that affect bicyclists.
March 17, 2026UWPD Dispatchers: Prepared to Help You
At the UW-Madison Police Department, we have 10 Law Enforcement Dispatchers (LEDs) who participate in ongoing training to ensure they are ready for you, whether answering routine calls for service or coordinating during a critical incident. Training is critical for new dispatchers, but it remains a priority throughout an LED's career. In the world of public safety, no one remains complacent, and there is a constant striving to be better equipped to handle emergencies.
March 17, 2026Spring Break Prep
Spring Break is just about here, and many have their minds set on their upcoming week off — whether that means going home, staying on or near campus, or traveling to a warm, exotic destination. …
March 17, 2026- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Student Arrested for Video Recording in Restroom
February 16, 2026Suspect Arrested Following Altercation Near East Campus Mall
February 10, 2026Four 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, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 20th 2026
- 8:53 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory Dr. & Highland Ave. Contacted persons after a semi and trailer collided with the traffic light on the southeast corner of Highland Ave. at Observatory Dr., causing the light to be knocked over and the truck also collided with a POV causing a crack in the rear driver's side brake light and dent in the rear driver's side fender. Both parties exchanged information related to the accident.
- 11:18 am, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding theft of $75-100 from her purse.
- 12:23 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding their jacket with dorm keys in it stolen out of classroom.
- 1:44 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding concerning email, no action at this time, report for information purposes only.
- 3:26 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Memorial Union. Contacted person at Badger Market after they reported another person said threatening things to them, PC to arrest other person for Disorderly Conduct as they were gone upon arrival.
- 1:12 am, Disorderly Conduct, University Ave. & W. Gilman St. Contacted person after observing them throw snow/ice at a passing vehicle on Gilman Street. Person detained and verbally warned for disorderly conduct.
- 2:06 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Johnson & N. Carroll Streets. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 4th, non-registration and wrong way driving, vehicle left legally parked.
- 2:09 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave. & N. Brooks Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for no headlights/taillights and imprudent speed, cited for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, required lamps during hours of darkness.
- 2:35 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Gorham St. & N. Broom St. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for Inattentive Driving and Operating While Impaired (1st) after they were observed crashing into the rear of a parked vehicle.
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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