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Incident Reports
Kohl Center Shelter in Place Tuesday Evening
November 29, 2022UPDATE: UWPD & MPD Locate Missing Student
November 21, 2022UWPD Investigating Extensive Graffiti Damage on Campus
October 26, 2022Madison Man Arrested for Outstanding Felony Warrants, Resisting
October 21, 2022- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for March 24th 2023
- 7:45 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who was feeling dizzy and light-headed.
- 11:16 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was observed on camera in the cash room.
- 11:26 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & Randall Street. Provided traffic assistance.
- 1:00 pm, Damage to Property, Tripp Gatehouse. Contacted persons after a sink was damaged in the Tripp Gatehouse bathroom.
- 8:12 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Memorial Union. Contacted person at Memorial Union for medical assistance.
- 11:14 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Transported person to local hospital for a shoulder injury they received while playing basketball.
- 11:43 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Sellery Hall. Contacted suspect after they were reported “piggybacking” into Sellery Hall.
- 11:59 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, W Dayton & N Frances Streets. Cited suspect for UAL 1st and verbally warned for possession of fake ID after they were being assisted to walk and was falling into things.
- 12:45 am, Resisting Arrest, W Johnson & N Lake Streets. Cited suspect for UAL 1st and Dane County: resisting after they vomited in front of squad at Lot 46 and took off on foot into Witte.
To Call or Not to Call — That is the Question
By: Officer Jeff Kirchman Years ago, someone tried to break into my home. Luckily, I was there and scared the burglar away before they entered. With the situation resolved, I decided it wasn’t worth ‘bothering’ …
November 16, 2022Prevent Bike Theft
By: Officer Jeff Kirchman The weather will soon be warming up (hopefully), and a lot of us are starting to pull our bicycles out of storage, airing up the tires, and preparing for another season …
March 19, 2023Spring 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 another destination. Wherever you …
March 03, 2023Avast, Ye Porch Pirates!
By: Officer Jeff Kirchman Package theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. So-called ‘porch pirates’ troll neighborhoods looking for easily grabbed boxes and other deliveries, hoping their ‘booty’ contains expensive electronics …
February 15, 2023- More UWPD news and events
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.