Warm weather and sunshine are finally here, and that means spending more time doing activities on or near the water. While it can be tempting to dive headfirst (pun intended) into activities like swimming, boating, and kayaking, it’s important to remember how to stay safe and ensure a fun, accident-free experience.
Department News
Wednesday UWPD Update on Library Mall Protest
3:40 p.m. update: we are releasing the names of the individuals booked into the Dane County Jail, as well as their updated charges. One person is affiliated with UW-Madison. See the update below. 11:50 a.m. …
Someone Stole My Bike!!!
OK, it happened. Despite your best efforts to secure your bike (or maybe not: tsk tsk), it’s been stolen. Now what? What can you do to improve your chance of getting it back, and/or catching the person(s) responsible?
UWPD Partners with Lights On! to Provide Free Repair Vouchers to Drivers
The UW-Madison Police Department is proud to announce a special and unique partnership with Lights On! to help motorists avoid mechanical violation citations, while also receiving a voucher for a free repair. The program also …
Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 8-12, 2024 was Tornado and 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 (NWS), Wisconsin averages …
UWPD Launches one-button alert, reserved for only rare situations
The one-button alert would be used only in extreme situations when seconds make a difference in order to save lives. The UW-Madison Police Department has launched a new tool in an effort to speed up …
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. …
Real Life CSI
By: Sgt. Jake Lepper I would venture to guess the vast majority of us have watched some version of CSI at some point in our lives. It’s easy to see why it’s such an enthralling …
Preventing Internet and Phone Scams
Scams can on take many forms — and they are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission reported consumers lost a record $10 billion in 2023 from scams. That’s almost $2 billion more than the …
Physical Altercation at Protest, Citation Issued
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, UWPD officers were providing security for a career fair at the Mechanical Engineering building, during which a group protested the presence of several invited companies. For most of the event, …