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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 Arrests Man for Arboretum Aggravated Assault
April 9, 2025Suspect with Knife Arrested
March 31, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
February 11, 2025- Browse all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for April 16th 2025
- 11:28 am, Harassment, Residence Hall. Person reported unwanted comments from their roommate regarding their personal life and believes, housing is aware of situation and person offered alternate housing at this time.
- 12:00 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted Marshall PD with a cell phone examination.
- 12:43 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Babcock & Linden. Contacted person who was hit by a vehicle crossing the street on west side of Microbial. Operator not at fault and stopped for welfare check. No citations issued.
- 1:58 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital.
- 3:05 pm, Graffiti, N. Park Street. Numerous drawings and writings under the far west side of the bridge in white, black, blue spray paint.
- 3:22 pm, Theft/Larceny, Engineering Hall. Person reported their black sunglasses stolen from room in building.
- 4:15 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 6. Contacted person driving unoccupied vehicle registered to parents that was struck in lot 6, damage to front passenger side of vehicle.
- 5:18 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported their backpack containing laptop and misc school supplies stolen or misplaced. Later found backpack in chemistry lost and found.
- 6:22 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Brooks Street & University Ave. Contacted/Cited/Released person after a report of person approaching and disturbing multiple people on University Ave.
- 10:09 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, Regent & Park Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI 1st, cited for speeding 40/25mph (reason for stop) and PAC 1st.
- 1:09 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted/Cited/Released persons after they jumped the fence and went onto the field of Camp Randall Stadium, cited for closing hours and bypassing a security device.
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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