Bicycle thefts are an unfortunate and ongoing issue on the UW campus and in downtown Madison. Each year, we take numerous bicycle theft calls. Bicycles are stolen for of a number of reasons – for …
Department News
2022 Ironman Impacting Campus, Downtown Roads on Sunday
The City of Madison is once again hosting the Ironman Wisconsin competition — the triathlon takes place on Sunday, September 11, 2022 starting with the swimming portion of the competition at 6:45 a.m. in Lake …
UWPD Mourns Death of Retired K9 Casey
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, we said a final goodbye to retired K9 officer Casey — the “#1 Dog in the State”. Capt. Caradine and K9 Casey, a Dutch Shepherd, were partnered together in 2007. …
UWPD Invites Public Comment for WILEAG Accreditation Assessment
The UW-Madison Police Department is taking on a voluntary assessment process to evaluate all aspects of our policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The assessment will be performed on July 19, 2022 by …
2021 UWPD Awards Announced
On April 13, 2022 — in our first in-person ceremony in two years — 45 members of the UW-Madison Police Department, the UW-Madison campus, and the general public were presented with awards for their extraordinary …
Our 30×30 Pledge: Advancing Women in Policing
The UW-Madison Police Department is proud to support the national 30×30 Initiative — an effort to increase the representation of women in police departments to at least 30 percent by 2030, and to ensure policies …
Apple AirTags and Your Safety
You’ve probably heard about Apple AirTag — maybe you even own one. The $30 wireless device can help you keep track of things or locate lost items. The concept is fairly simple: you attach an …
Leaving Town for the Holidays? Lock Up and Drive Safe!
Millions are expected to hit the road this holiday season — and chances are, you’re one of those travelers. Whether you’re driving or flying, it’s important that you plan ahead — not just for travel, …
UWPD launches data dashboard, emphasis on racial equity
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 …
Prevent Bike Thefts on Campus
Bicycle thefts are an unfortunate and ongoing issue that UWPD has dealt with over the years. Each year we take numerous bicycle theft calls — this year in particular, we’ve seen a significant increase in …