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Incident Reports
UWPD Investigating Vandalism at Library Mall
September 4, 2024Madison Man Arrested on Drug, Weapons Charges
June 24, 2024Madison Man Arrested Following Knife Incident
May 11, 2024- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for September 26th 2024
- 12:15 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person regarding theft of two rings, one silver band ($50) and one infinity design ring ($100), from next to the leverage row machine in the "Power House" weight room between approx 7:30pm and 9:30pm on 9/23/24.
- 1:42 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported their bike was stolen from outside of the Nicholas Recreation Center.
- 3:30 pm, Information, Park & Drake Streets. MPD advised at approximately subject has been identified regarding thefts on campus.
- 4:30 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who experienced an injury and declined transport to local hospital.
- 7:28 pm, Theft/Larceny, Educational Sciences Building. Contacted person who reported their electric scooter was stolen from the courtyard by Educational Sciences building.
- 7:38 pm, Theft/Larceny, Mechanical Engineering. Contacted person who reported on 9/25/2024, between 6:00p-7:40p, their electric scooter was stolen from the bike racks outside of Mechanical Engineering.
- 7:51 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contacted person reporting they had been scammed out of $130 attempting to purchase WI football student tickets.
- 8:19 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted staff reporting person needing medical assistance. Contact with person and they declined assistance.
- 9:42 pm, Theft/Larceny, LaBahn Arena. Contacted persons regarding their scooters being stolen from LaBahn Arena.
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 Investigating String of Scooter & Bike Thefts
The UW-Madison Police Department is investigating a recent string of e-scooter and e-bike thefts on campus. Four e-scooter thefts occurred throughout the evening on Wednesday, September 25 — one from outside the Educational Sciences building, …
September 26, 2024September is Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign to remind our community the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters to keep them, their families, and their communities safe. The UWPD Emergency Management Unit has a …
September 14, 2024What Should I Expect When I call 911?
For many people, when they dial 911 for an emergency, it's the first time they've ever made that call. It is perfectly normal to feel nervous in that situation, but remember -- the dispatcher who answers is there to help and will direct the call by asking questions. It’s not your job to remember the priority of information during a crisis. However, it’s good to be aware of what law enforcement needs to know so that we can get help to you as effectively as possible in the case of an emergency.
September 13, 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.