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
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for July 15th 2024
- 8:00 am, Check Person, Law Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice and Closing Hours - Building after they reported they were currently finding electronics in classrooms.
- 5:03 pm, Found Property, Chazen Museum. Wallet turned in by Security containing personal items. Attempt to locate owner and items placed into UWPD property for safe keeping.
- 1:28 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Henry Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI (1st), Exceed speed zones (43/30), operator violate red light signal, OWL and County possession of THC.
UWPD Launches New Safety App — BadgerSAFE
Safety and security are literally at your fingertips at UW-Madison, thanks to a brand-new app. The UW-Madison Police Department has officially launched BadgerSAFE – a safety app that aims to keep the campus community informed …
August 23, 2023Slow No Wake: Practicing Good Water Safety this Summer
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here, and that means spending more time doing activities on or near the water. While it can be tempting to dive headfirst (pun intended) into activities like swimming, boating, and kayaking, it's important to remember how to stay safe and ensure a fun, accident-free experience.
May 16, 2024Wednesday UWPD Update on Library Mall Protest
3:40 p.m. update: we are releasing the names of the individuals booked into the Dane County Jail, as well as their updated charges. One person is affiliated with UW-Madison. See the update below. 11:50 a.m. …
May 01, 2024Someone Stole My Bike!!!
OK, it happened. Despite your best efforts to secure your bike (or maybe not: tsk tsk), it’s been stolen. Now what? What can you do to improve your chance of getting it back, and/or catching the person(s) responsible?
April 17, 2024- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.