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 May 22nd 2025
- 8:30 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. There are contractors working on the roof, no issues found.
- 11:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Contacted by Rockford (IL) Police Department as they requested assistance in obtaining bullet fragments from patient.
- 11:53 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Assisted staff with medical emergency, MFR arrived on scene and transported patient to local hospital.
- 2:38 pm, Damage to Property, Limnology Laboratory. Contacted Limnology Building Manager regarding the discovery of fire damage to dock boards.
- 3:26 pm, Information, Chamberlin Hall. Electrical experiment malfunctioned causing small electrical fire that produced smoke, no flames, fire alarm activated, MFR arrived on scene to assist.
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.