For general media inquiries, please contact Marc Lovicott, Executive Director of Communications, at 608-263-2333 or marc.lovicott@wisc.edu. After regular business hours, contact UWPD dispatch at 608-264-2677.
Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for July 19th 2024
- 6:00 am, Other, Johnson & Charter Streets. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Verbally Warned person for OWL.
- 10:20 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person experiencing medical crisis.
- 10:38 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person experiencing medical crisis.
- 11:42 am, Emergency Detention, Local Hospital. Emergency detention of person needing medical assistance.
- 4:19 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person who parked their vehicle in Lot 75 and upon returning to the vehicle they noticed a 4-foot scratch on the rear bumper.
- 4:58 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 74. Jeep belonging to person was backed into by red Chevrolet van belonging to South Central Library System.
UWPD Launches New Safety App — BadgerSAFE
Safety and security are literally at your fingertips at UW-Madison, thanks to a brand-new app. The UW-Madison Police Department has officially launched BadgerSAFE – a safety app that aims to keep the campus community informed …
August 23, 2023Slow No Wake: Practicing Good Water Safety this Summer
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.
May 16, 2024Wednesday 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. …
May 01, 2024Someone 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?
April 17, 2024- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.