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 February 10th 2026
- 9:05 am, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 9:23 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding authorized staff entered, no further action needed.
- 11:01 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person sleeping in the in the east entrance way of Residence Hall, expressed mental health concerns, transported to local treatment center.
- 1:11 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 2:10 pm, Found Property, UWPD. A newer model I-Phone was turned in to the UWPD, packaged for safekeeping.
- 4:08 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person who reported damage to their parked, unoccupied vehicle, while parked in Lot 75.
- 6:29 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 8:37 pm, Other, University Ave. & Brooks Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Written Warning to driver for operating without registration due to expiration. Verbally Warned for possession of THC due to PC positive search.
- 9:50 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect after finding them in room and person admitting they activated alarm. Cited for trespass remain after notice and swatting. No emergency in the room or building.
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.