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
Suspect Arrested Following Altercation Near East Campus Mall
February 10, 2026Four 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, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for February 11th 2026
- 3:53 am, Other, Local Hospital. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 8:09 am, Graffiti, Charter Street Heating Plant. Graffiti located on South West corner of Heating and cooling plant on wall just off the commuter path.
- 1:54 pm, Other, Johnson Street & East Campus Mall. Weapons Violation - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct while armed, obstructing, and CCW x3.
- 2:43 pm, Other, University Ave. Traffic Stop – vehicle was stopped at a red light when a Road Closed sign owned by UW Madison FP&M fell over into his vehicle due to a wind gust, causing damage to his passenger door and door handle. Incident caught on camera, photos attached to report.
- 11:30 pm, Other, Fish Hatchery Road & Plaenert. Traffic Stop - Stopped driver for operating with expired registration. Cited for OAR (forfeiture) and failure to install IID.
- 12:51 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person after observing them running/limping toward Residence Hall, intoxicated not incapacitated.
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.