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 Arrests Man for Arboretum Aggravated Assault
April 9, 2025Suspect with Knife Arrested
March 31, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
February 11, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for April 28th 2025
- 12:43 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Dayton & Frances Streets. Responded to road rage incident with unknown suspect brandishing firearm from inside vehicle.
- 3:13 pm, Other, Residence Hall. Recovered property - Contacted person regarding a bicycle they had discovered on the northwest corner of the building and was returned to owner without incident.
- 5:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C. White Library. Contacted person who reported their backpack with property taken from the second-floor computer lab in HC White Library, suspect located, cited for theft and property returned to owner.
- 7:36 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were observed laying on the ground next to the train tracks, transported to local hospital for treatment.
- 11:51 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted Sauk County Sheriff's Office Deputy McCarty with a search warrant for a legal blood draw on patient.
- 1:09 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital experiencing medical emergency.
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, 2023Preparing for Tornado Season: What to Know!
By: Mclayne Vaughn Tornado Terminology For your own safety, it’s important to know the terms you might hear during tornado season. This could mean the difference between possible or immediate danger, and the more time …
April 18, 2025Lake Rescue 2025 Season Is Open
By: Lake Rescue Staff “Lake Rescue 2025 Season Is Open” As the winter recedes and temperatures continue to rise, we want people to be safe in their adventures on Lake Mendota. If you are considering …
April 18, 2025Spring 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, 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.