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
UPDATE – UWPD Investigating First-Degree Intentional Homicide
September 20, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
September 15, 2025Suspicious Package Found at Enzyme Institute – Deemed Safe
September 15, 2025Suspicious Device Found in UW Arboretum; Deemed Safe
August 4, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for October 9th 2025
- 1:35 pm, Theft/Larceny, Van Hise Hall. UPDATE from previous days briefing - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Theft and Theft by Fraud.
- 9:45 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Person reported their cell phone holder was stolen off their bike.
- 10:47 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 1:00 pm, Information, Memorial Library. Contacted persons in Quiet Study Area in basement after they were causing problems for staff, individuals left area without issue.
- 4:22 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patent to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 5:48 pm, Found Property, LaBahn Arena. Conducted foot patrol of area after person reported suspicious individuals around bike racks, electric scooter recovered, placed into UWPD property and alcohol also found was disposed of on-site.
- 7:10 pm, Other, MSC. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted/Cited person for UW Code Closing Hours after being located in the building after posted closing hours.
- 11:49 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 1:10 am, Graffiti, Lot 46. Contacted person for a report of vandalism in lower level stairwell of lot 46.
- 4:19 am, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Contacted person for a report of vandalism for stickers on elevator 3 of Humanities Building.
- 4:39 am, Bail Jumping, Humanities Building. Contacted/Verbally Warned persons for Unauthorized Picnicking or Camping after they were found asleep with blankets. One person was arrested/released with criminal citation for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping after being found within the State Street and Langdon Ban Area contrary to the conditions of their release on a Dane County Case, and other person Verbally Warned for UW Possession of THC.
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, 2023September is Preparedness Month
In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared September as National Preparedness Month. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to raise awareness about emergency preparedness and to learn more about the small steps you can take towards your safety and the safety of those around you.
September 06, 2025Prevent Bicycle Theft
Despite having worked at UW–Madison for years, I’m still always a little surprised at the massive influx of humanity at the start of each school year. With all those people come literally thousands of bicycles. That provides great opportunity for bike thieves.
August 28, 2025UWPD mourns death of retired K9 Kobalt
Our hearts are heavy as we share the news that retired UWPD K9 Kobalt has passed away. Kobalt passed on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. K9 Kobalt, a German Shepherd, began his …
August 19, 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.