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Incident Reports
UWPD 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, 2025UWPD Investigating Body in Lake Mendota
July 6, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for September 18th 2025
- 2:26 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chemistry Building. Contacted person who reported they left their blue tooth headphones.
- 3:39 pm, Found Property, Lot 44. Contacted person after seeing their encampment consisting of a blue tarp over a frame, various property, and bicycles when called to Lot 44 to investigate an unlocked E scooter reported by University Housing. Person agreed to relocate their camp off campus property.
- 6:19 pm, Bail Jumping, W. Johnson & N. Orchard Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for misdemeanor bail jumping x2 for violating bond conditions set under two separate cases (shall not operate motor vehicle) and (shall not operate motor vehicle without a valid license) after failing to follow indicated turn. Suspect also cited for failure to install interlock device and criminal OAR.
- 9:30 pm, Graffiti, Lot 7. Contacted person regarding report of two pieces of graffiti in the Lot 7 lower lever east stairwell room P3.
- 10:46 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contact with person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 11:38 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for UW Theft – under $100, UW Prohibited Dumping - Littering, and UW Unauthorized Picnicking or Camping.
- 2:05 am, Other, Gordon Commons. Depositing Human Waste - Contacted/Cited person for Deposit Human Waste on the exterior east side of Gordon Commons.
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.