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UWPD Threats Suspect Arrested by Federal Authorities in Detroit
On Friday, March 10, 2023, at the request of the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), a former UW-Madison graduate student was detained by federal law enforcement officials at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport …
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 17th 2023
- 7:08 am, Threat Assessment, McBurney Resource Center. Contacted Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards about person of interest arrested by MPD for DC.
- 10:06 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Responded to location for a medical emergency.
- 11:05 am, Theft/Larceny, Physical Plant. Verbally warned person for attempted theft and operating after revocation after physical plant staff observed them looking through dumpsters .
- 12:14 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Medical issue transported by MFR.
- 12:30 pm, Check Person, 600 Block Highland Ave. Contacted person who reported a driver driving a vehicle attempted to run them over while they were taking a picture of their vehicle parked in an illegal parking stall in Lot 75.
- 2:28 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Local Hospital. Voluntary conveyance back to local hospital emergency department.
- 7:27 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person via phone, and provided them TRO paperwork reference civil dispute with ex-roommate/friend.
- 8:07 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was found unconscious inside a bathroom, refused treatment.
- 8:32 pm, Disorderly Conduct, UWPD. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conducted with hate crime enhancer.
- 10:29 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Contacted persons at local hospital ER after their child ran away.
- 12:46 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory & Walnut Street Roundabout. Contacted person after crashing into white roundabout east entry sign while operating vehicle.
- 1:17 am, Graffiti, ECM Pedestrian Tunnel. Discovered graffiti on the north section of the west wall of the enclosed section of the ECM Pedestrian Tunnel.
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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