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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 December 18th 2025
- 4:30 am, Other, N. Park Street. Responded to 21 N Park St for a major water flood of approximately 2 inches. Exterior Standpipe was observed leaking from the outside. MFR responded and shut down the system along with leaking the pressure. Servpro was contacted. UW Plumber arrived and confirmed stand valve was broken. UW Security assisted with firewatch.
- 11:43 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 12:07 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. No disposition at this time.
- 4:36 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who advised there were no issued in the facility, and the alarm was likely set off in error.
- 10:38 pm, Theft/Larceny, Lot 75. Watched camera footage of vehicle “tailgating" behind vehicles while leaving lot 75 on four different dates. Transportation Services to follow up with Registered Owner.
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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