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
Lab Employee Arrested for Reckless Endangerment
April 11, 2026Student Arrested for Video Recording in Restroom
February 16, 2026Suspect Arrested Following Altercation Near East Campus Mall
February 10, 2026Four Charged for Numerous Campus Graffiti Incidents
January 22, 2026UPDATE – UWPD Investigating First-Degree Intentional Homicide
September 20, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for April 23rd 2026
- 12:04 pm, Theft/Larceny, Birge Hall. Contacted person regarding theft of their e-scooter that was rented through Tulu and stolen from the building, after further review, the building manager reviewed scooter from the building and person received it back, no further police assistance needed.
- 3:59 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFD transported person to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 5:42 pm, Drug Violation, Bakke Recreation Center. Contacted person after another person turned items containing drug paraphernalia, contents disposed of at UWPD, no owner located.
- 8:44 pm, Other, Lot 7. Human waste left by person of interest after camera review, citation to be issued upon next contact.
- 2:32 am, Check Person, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for DOC Warrant after being contacted and verbally warned for UW camping, property placed into safekeeping.
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, 2023UWPD renews call for information in 1982 death of UW–Madison student Donna Mraz
Today, on what would have been Donna Mraz’s 67th birthday, the UW–Madison Police Department is renewing its call for information in the 1982 homicide of the 23-year-old UW–Madison student. In the early morning hours of …
April 21, 2026Tornado Safety Reminders
Tornado Watch Be Prepared! Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is …
April 17, 2026National 911 Education Month
April is National 911 Education Month. During this time, the second full week is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a time to recognize and thank the dispatchers who play a critical role …
April 15, 2026- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.