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Department News
2021 UWPD Awards Announced
On April 13, 2022 — in our first in-person ceremony in two years — 45 members of the UW-Madison Police Department, the UW-Madison campus, and the general public were presented with awards for their extraordinary …
May 6, 2022Severe Weather Awareness Week: April 4-8, 2022
April 4-8, 2022 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. It’s a great time to review your plans in the event severe weather strikes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin averages 23 …
March 18, 2022Our 30×30 Pledge: Advancing Women in Policing
The UW-Madison Police Department is proud to support the national 30×30 Initiative — an effort to increase the representation of women in police departments to at least 30 percent by 2030, and to ensure policies …
February 11, 2022Online Scams: Protect Your Finances and Your Identity!
With tax season in full swing, UWPD has started to see an uptick in the number of scams targeting our community members. Unfortunately, scams and fraud are a lucrative business for the perpetrators. The Federal …
February 10, 2022Apple AirTags and Your Safety
You’ve probably heard about Apple AirTag — maybe you even own one. The $30 wireless device can help you keep track of things or locate lost items. The concept is fairly simple: you attach an …
December 15, 2021Leaving Town for the Holidays? Lock Up and Drive Safe!
Millions are expected to hit the road this holiday season — and chances are, you’re one of those travelers. Whether you’re driving or flying, it’s important that you plan ahead — not just for travel, …
December 13, 2021UWPD launches data dashboard, emphasis on racial equity
After more than a year of community meetings, listening to concerns, and collecting feedback, the UW-Madison Police Department is embarking on a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing key data with a focus on racial equity. The …
December 9, 2021Winter Readiness
On average, 60 people are killed and 6,000 are injured in Wisconsin each winter in accidents when roads are covered in ice, snow, and slush. It’s important for all of us to prepare for the …
November 16, 2021- More Department News posts
Incident Reports
- April 15, 2022 Man Arrested Following Early Morning Sexual Assault in Residence Hall
- February 9, 2022 Fitchburg Man Arrested Following Traffic Crash, Fleeing, Hit and Run
- January 30, 2022 UWPD Arrests Nebraska Man for Sexual Assault, Disorderly Conduct
- December 7, 2021 Madison Man Arrested Following Sexual Assault
- October 16, 2021 Madison Man Charge in Hate Crime Incident; Damaged Property, Uttered Racial Slur
- October 11, 2021 Madison Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Money, More Than $13,000 of Counterfeit Money in His Possession
- October 19, 2021 Crime Warning: Electric Bike and Scooter Thefts
- September 15, 2021 Madison Man Arrested, Charged in Hate Crime Incident
- September 10, 2021 Man Arrested Following Gun Incident in Campus Parking Lot
- July 23, 2021 Fatal Vehicle Crash