Statement about “Thin Blue Line” Imagery
A photo shared to the department’s social media channels over the weekend has led some members of our community to express concerns regarding a “thin blue line” installation that appears in the background. The installation …
November 17, 2020Updated Purchase Records Request Released
On August 11, 2020, the UWPD Records Unit fulfilled an open records request made by an individual affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the following information: “Documentation of any purchases goods and services over …
October 16, 2020Chief Roman Statement on ASM Vote of No Confidence
Chief Kristen Roman has released the following statement following Tuesday night’s vote of no confidence by ASM: “I’m disheartened. On behalf of the UWPD I say with the utmost confidence that we can be trusted. …
September 29, 2020Setting the Record Straight
With each start of a new academic year, I take the opportunity through my Chief’s Corner blog to welcome our newest students and share relevant information about our department. Of course, this fall semester is like no …
September 22, 2020UWPD Invites Public Comment for CALEA Accreditation Assessment
On October 12-14, a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be examining all aspects of the UW-Madison Police Department. This virtual assessment will include an evaluation …
September 14, 2020Medical Amnesty Through Responsible Actions
New guidelines pass along “amnesty” to individuals who need medical attention. After a night out, you notice your friend has had too much to drink. Their condition reaches the point where they’ve become unresponsive and …
September 4, 2020- More Department News posts
Incident Reports
- November 5, 2020 PINE CRIME: UWPD Investigates Tree Theft from UW Arboretum
- September 3, 2020 Madison Man Charged with Racist Graffiti Incidents
- September 5, 2020 Man Arrested After Hospital Incident
- UWPD Arrests Serial Taggers; Responsible for 21 Separate Graffiti Incidents
- March 31, 2020 Second Arrest Made in Arboretum Double Homicide
- March 31, 2020 Arrest Made in Arboretum Double Homicide
- March 31, 2020 Homicide Investigation at UW Arboretum
- March 31, 2020 UWPD Responds to Shots Fired at University Hospital, No Injuries
- January 29, 2020 Crime Warning: UWPD Investigating Strong-Arm Robbery Near Lot 76
- December 20, 2019 Arrest Made by UWPD in Vilas Hall Battery
Media Inquiries & Communications
For general media inquiries, please contact Public Information Officer Marc Lovicott at 608-263-2333 or by emailing him at marc.lovicott@wisc.edu. After regular business hours, contact UWPD dispatch at 608-264-2677.