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Incident Reports
UWPD Investigating Weekend Assault
March 5, 2024UWPD, MFD Ice Rescue
February 23, 2024UWPD Investigating Weekend Sexual Assault
February 5, 2024UWPD Investigating Arson at Sterling Hall
April 26, 2023- See all Incident Reports
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.
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, 2023UWPD 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, 2024Spring 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, 2024Real 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- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.