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 September 8th 2025
- 8:39 pm, Check Person, Hamel Music Center. Entry updated from 9/7/2025 - Contacted a person outside of Hamel Music Center after it was reported they were intoxicated.
- 5:10 am, Warrant Served, Local Hospital. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect from local hospital after being medically cleared for P&P arrest warrant.
- 1:07 pm, Other, Jenifer Street. K9 Deployment - Assisted DCSO EOD K9 sweep and MPD with Ironman.
- 12:19 am, Drug Violation, Park & Regent Streets. Traffic Stop - Cited driver during traffic stop for possession of THC, verbally warned for speed 39/25.
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.