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
Four Charged for Numerous Campus Graffiti Incidents
January 22, 2026UPDATE – 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 January 29th 2026
- 9:37 am, Found Property, Local Hospital. Contacted Hospital Security who found a wallet, investigation ongoing at this time.
- 10:11 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, but refused transport and left with spouse.
- 12:11 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave. & Birge Terrace. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for OWI, PAC, Failing to move over for an emergency vehicle, and lane deviation. Driver also Verbally Warned for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
- 1:43 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, State Street. Cited person for City UAL 1st, verbally warned for open intoxicant.
- 3:59 am, Other, UWPD. Request For Assistance - Contacted/Transported to safe location seeking shelter for the night, no issues.
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, 2023Winter Driving Safety Tips
By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman In my regular role as the University Apartments community police officer, I often meet new residents experiencing their first Wisconsin winter. Many come from climates where they get little to …
December 11, 2025Lake Rescue & Safety Concludes 116th Season
The UWPD Lake Rescue & Safety Unit has wrapped up its 116th season of service on Lake Mendota. This year, our team provided aid to more than 400 people on the water and supported partner …
November 17, 2025Wait! Don’t Send the Pic!
This certainly wasn’t my favorite thing to write. Many of you will probably wonder why I wrote it at all. I can promise you I would not have taken the time if I didn’t really care about you all -- and if it wasn’t an extremely common issue. Let’s dive in.
November 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.