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
UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
February 11, 2025UWPD Assists Madison Fire with Ice Rescue
January 23, 2025Hit and Run Crash in Arboretum, Driver Found by UWPD Drone
December 13, 2024UWPD Investigating Vandalism at Library Mall
September 4, 2024- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 28th 2025
- 9:29 am, Check Person, Bakke Recreation Center. Contacted person for trespass to non-public areas such as the locker room.
- 11:45 am, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding threatening text messages they had been receiving from a scammer who met them through the Whats Up app.
- 11:54 am, Other, Residence Hall. Request For Assistance - Person reported Amazon did not refund return drop off and wanted a police report.
- 12:58 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contacted person after they received multiple calls related to a scam for "Spiritual Work" .
- 1:13 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 60. No information provided at time of briefing release.
- 2:02 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted by telephone hospital security officer who reported that someone reported being threatened with a weapon in the Hospital driveway.
- 10:07 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 63. Transportation Services vehicle struck while parked and unoccupied.
- 10:14 pm, Other, Campus Drive & N. Orchard Street. Traffic Stop - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party suspect for driving while suspended, verbally warned for failure to obey red traffic light (reason for stop) and for possession of marijuana.
BadgerSAFE
Safety and security are literally at your fingertips at UW-Madison, thanks to our official safety app. The UW-Madison Police Department has created BadgerSAFE – a safety app that aims to keep the campus community informed …
August 23, 2023Spring 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. …
March 17, 2025No Ice is Safe Ice
By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman “No ice is safe ice.” That’s what a fishing mentor told me years ago, before my first ice fishing adventure. And that’s what I remind myself before I step onto …
March 14, 2025Brent Plisch Named UWPD Chief of Police
Brent Plisch, current interim University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department chief, has been named the new UWPD chief of police.
March 06, 2025- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.