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Welcome to the spring semester at UW–Madison!

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Latest Updates from UWPD

Department News

  • UWPD renews call for information in 1982 death of UW–Madison student Donna Mraz

    Today, on what would have been Donna Mraz’s 67th birthday, the UW–Madison Police Department is renewing its call for information in the 1982 homicide of the 23-year-old UW–Madison student. In the early morning hours of …

  • National 911 Education Month

    April is National 911 Education Month. During this time, the second full week is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a time to recognize and thank the dispatchers who play a critical role …

  • Prescription Medication Disposal Events on Campus

    It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. Each spring and fall, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors national prescription medication Take Back events. In April, there will be three opportunities to turn in old, expired, or unneeded prescription medications on campus.

  • Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week

    April 13-17, 2026 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. It’s still a great time to review your plans in the event severe weather strikes. According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per …

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Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for April 30th 2026

  • 3:10 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted staff member regarding an incident that occurred in their office today. Investigation ongoing.
  • 4:22 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
  • 7:46 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person who reported their vehicle was struck while it was parked in UW Lot 75. Note left by person who caused damage, report taken for insurance purposes.
  • 12:43 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
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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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