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Department News
Safety Information & Resources
As the fall semester begins and campus comes back to life, we want to share a few important reminders and resources regarding safety—both on and off campus. Statistically, UW–Madison and the City of Madison are …
August 31, 2026UW–Madison Police Department Not Renewing Current Flock ALPR Contract
After careful and thoughtful consideration, the UW-Madison Police Department decided not to renew its annual contract with Flock Safety, which ended on June 26, 2026. Flock equipment is currently deactivated and is in the process …
July 3, 2026UWPD seeks information on the 1968 death of UW-Madison freshman Christine “Chris” Rothschild
On May 26th, 1968 – the Sunday of finals week – UW-Madison freshman student, Christine “Chris” Rothschild, was found murdered on campus next to Sterling Hall. This year marks the 58th anniversary of her death. For nearly six decades, …
May 28, 2026UWPD 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 …
April 21, 2026- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
Two Suspects Arrested Following Sexual Assault
August 29, 2026Lab Employee Arrested for Reckless Endangerment
April 11, 2026Student Arrested for Video Recording in Restroom
February 16, 2026Suspect Arrested Following Altercation Near East Campus Mall
February 10, 2026- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for September 2nd 2026
- 8:12 am, Warrant Served, University Club. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect with two extraditable warrants.
- 10:29 am, Other, UWPD. Spoke with someone reporting they lost their passport while on a bus from Chicago to Madison, filing a police report so they could get a new one.
- 11:44 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Lot 76. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st, hit and run after they crashed into another vehicle and the gate arm leaving lot 76.
- 1:49 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 2:13 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Dairy Barn. Person called to report that earlier in the day as they were backing up UW Fleet vehicle with a horse trailer when they hit a dumpster with the passenger corner rear taillight, report filed.
- 2:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Ogg Hall. Contacted person regarding their stolen bike that was locked oon the east side of the bike parking at Ogg Hall. UPDATE: Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for theft and possess drug paraphernalia, scooter was found with suspect and placed into property and potentially an item from another theft case.
- 5:20 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Mills & Milton Streets. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) and False ID (Muni) (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
- 5:31 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent Liquor Store. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) and False ID (Muni) (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
- 7:45 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent Liquor Store. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) and False ID (Muni) (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol before meeting with other persons who were waiting outside.
- 11:51 pm, Theft/Larceny, Gordon Commons. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for theft of Bose headphones from another person, cited for trespassing as they are banned from the Unions and was located at the University Club.
- 1:13 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Randall & Dayton Streets. Contacted/Cited persons for UAL 1st/Verbally Warned for Open Intoxicants/Released without incident as they were seen carrying open containers of alcohol.
- 1:20 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, issued citation for UAL 1st.
- 2:02 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, issued citation for UAL 1st verbally warned for possession of false ID (confiscated/destroyed).
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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