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Department News
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Recognizing Unhealthy Relationships
February is often associated with Valentine’s Day and celebrations of love. But not every expression of “love” is healthy. Sometimes behaviors that are framed as caring or protective can actually be controlling, manipulative, or abusive. …
February 13, 2026Winter 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, 2025- 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 5th 2026
- 8:31 am, Other, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with a cell phone examination.
- 10:58 am, Graffiti, Bakke Recreation Center. Contacted person for graffiti located in exterior bathroom on west side of the building.
- 11:58 am, Found Property, HSLC. HSLC turned over found property that they have had for 2 years, items categorized and placed into property for safekeeping.
- 6:32 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 11:16 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, State Street. Assisted outside agency with a substantial battery that occurred on State St at N Frances near State St Brats. Contacted the victim and witnesses to obtain suspect information before MPD took over investigation.
- 1:21 am, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Arrested/released suspect after finding mushrooms, which showed a presumptive positive test for psilocybin, in their residence hall room, given verbally warning for possession of paraphernalia, and fake ID. Roommate Cited and contacted for possession of paraphernalia, verbally warned for UAL.
- 2:49 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Local Hospital. Transported person to local hospital for medical attention.
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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