UWPD News & Incident Reports

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.

Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for March 18th 2024

  • 11:27 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Kwik Trip/Randall Ave. Assisted MPD with a weapons violation regarding a suspect using a crowbar to destroy the bus stop structure and opening manhole covers.
  • 1:26 pm, Found Property, Cooper Nursing. Wallet which contained currency and other misc items was found by UWPD Security.
  • 8:32 pm, Other, Local Hospital. ER Assist - Contacted person experiencing a mental health crisis.
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UWPD News

UWPD Launches New Safety App — BadgerSAFE

Safety and security are literally at your fingertips at UW-Madison, thanks to a brand-new app. The UW-Madison Police Department has officially launched BadgerSAFE – a safety app that aims to keep the campus community informed …

August 23, 2023
  • UWPD Launches one-button alert, reserved for only rare situations

    The one-button alert would be used only in extreme situations when seconds make a difference in order to save lives. System will be tested with an all-campus WiscAlert test on Wednesday, March 27th. The UW-Madison …

    March 18, 2024
  • Spring 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 a warm, exotic destination. …

    March 17, 2024
  • Real Life CSI

    By: Sgt. Jake Lepper I would venture to guess the vast majority of us have watched some version of CSI at some point in our lives. It’s easy to see why it’s such an enthralling …

    February 20, 2024
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