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UWPD Threats Suspect Arrested by Federal Authorities in Detroit
Read Chancellor Mnookin’s statement about this and another recent threat incident » On Friday, March 10, 2023, at the request of the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), a former UW-Madison graduate student was detained …
March 13, 2023Kohl Center Shelter in Place Tuesday Evening
On Tuesday evening near the conclusion of the UW Men’s Basketball game at the Kohl Center, the City of Madison Police Department made a request that fans inside the Kohl Center shelter in place as …
November 29, 2022UPDATE: UWPD & MPD Locate Missing Student
11/22/22 UPDATE: after receiving a tip from a community member, UWPD and MPD were able to locate Xun and he is safe. We thank the community for their assistance and their support. Read this message …
November 21, 2022UWPD Investigating Extensive Graffiti Damage on Campus
Early Monday, October 24, 2022, the UW-Madison Police Department received reports of graffiti outside the Memorial Union and at the adjacent Alumni Park. Through our investigation, we’ve determined the extensive damage was caused by two …
October 26, 2022- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 29th 2023
- 8:10 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request for assistance - Contacted person for a check person regard a no contact order.
- 8:19 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted by telephone person who reported another person has become recently upset and angry due to a UW HR problem with paid time off.
- 1:25 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Checked welfare on person who hospital security reported was drunk and stumbling near the hospital entrance.
- 1:32 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a check person.
- 2:52 pm, Information, Navy ROTC. Contacted person who reported an individual that attempted to deliver a box unexpectedly.
- 3:22 pm, Other, Humanities. Indecent Exposure - Contacted person for disorderly conduct actions by another person.
- 5:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Slichter Hall. Contacted person after a previous employee of theirs failed to return a Dell laptop and two Dell monitors, valued at $1200.
- 7:01 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreational Center. Contacted person after they suffered a head injury while playing basketball.
- 10:36 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chadbourne Hall. Contacted person regarding on going suspicious transactions via their WiscCard at the Flamingo Market at Chadbourne Hall since 02/2023.
- 2:11 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Extension Building. Cited suspect for UW Code unauthorized camping after they were found sleeping on the Extension building loading dock with blankets.
- 3:08 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted Emergency Room physician regarding harmful statements made by their patient.
- 3:52 am, Warrant Served, Location Redacted. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect on Department of Corrections Warrant.
The blotter content above represents significant incidents/calls for service from the last 24 hours, starting at 6 a.m. the previous 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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