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Department News
Spring 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, 2025No Ice is Safe Ice
By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman “No ice is safe ice.” That’s what a fishing mentor told me years ago, before my first ice fishing adventure. And that’s what I remind myself before I step onto …
March 14, 2025Brent Plisch Named UWPD Chief of Police
Brent Plisch, current interim University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department chief, has been named the new UWPD chief of police.
March 6, 2025New Federal Rule for Hazing Reports
Since 2000, there have been an average of two hazing-related deaths annually on higher-education campuses. The federal government has stepped in to help stop the practice.
February 19, 2025- Read more UWPD news
Incident Reports
UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
February 11, 2025UWPD Assists Madison Fire with Ice Rescue
January 23, 2025Hit and Run Crash in Arboretum, Driver Found by UWPD Drone
December 13, 2024UWPD Investigating Vandalism at Library Mall
September 4, 2024- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 21st 2025
- 12:26 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Subject slipped on ice per MFR, no police assistance needed.
- 12:55 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person requesting to talk about sensitive crimes already reported to MPD and SHPD and experiencing mental health crisis.
- 2:29 pm, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Contacted person who advised money taken from a communal snack fund.
- 5:02 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, UWPD. Contacted person for second time today regarding sensitive crimes and experiencing mental health crisis.
- 10:20 pm, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Verbally Warned persons for County Possession of THC after finding them smoking marijuana cigarettes near the substation to the south.
- 1:26 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Mills Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, unsafe lane deviation, stopping/standing in crosswalk and possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle.
- 4:36 am, Bail Jumping, Lot 83. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping x2 after observing them violating the conditions of their release by being in a prohibited area.
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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