Department News

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 is National 911 Education Month. During this time, the second full week is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a time to recognize and thank the dispatchers who play a critical role …

It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. Each spring and fall, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors national prescription medication Take Back events. In April, there will be three opportunities to turn in old, expired, or unneeded prescription medications on campus.

April 13-17, 2026 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. It’s still a great time to review your plans in the event severe weather strikes. According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per …

The UW-Madison Police Department is undertaking a voluntary assessment to evaluate all aspects of our policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The assessment will be performed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by assessors …

Spring weather will soon be here, so it’s a good time to review some of the laws and other rules that affect bicyclists.

At the UW-Madison Police Department, we have 10 Law Enforcement Dispatchers (LEDs) who participate in ongoing training to ensure they are ready for you, whether answering routine calls for service or coordinating during a critical incident. Training is critical for new dispatchers, but it remains a priority throughout an LED’s career. In the world of public safety, no one remains complacent, and there is a constant striving to be better equipped to handle emergencies.

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. …

February is often associated with Valentine’s Day and celebrations of love. But not every expression of “love” is healthy. Sometimes behaviors that are framed as caring or protective can actually be controlling, manipulative, or abusive. …

By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman In my regular role as the University Apartments community police officer, I often meet new residents experiencing their first Wisconsin winter. Many come from climates where they get little to …