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Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for July 25th 2024
- 7:42 am, Disorderly Conduct, Vilas Hall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Parole Violation, Resisting/Obstructing, Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Disorderly Conduct after they attempted to walk away from officers while detained, then laid on ground mute requiring EMS transport to a local hospital.
- 8:15 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted FBI with case.
- 8:16 am, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Person reported black/silver Bontrager icon comp front bicycle light and attachment stolen.
- 10:04 am, Damage to Property, Parking Lot G. Contacted by telephone person who reported eggs being thrown at their apartment on/around 7/15/24.
- 1:10 pm, Other, Humanities Building. Lewd & Lascivious Behavior - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect after complainant alleged that person urinated on a protest sign on the corner of N. Park St and University Ave. Person arrested for 944.20(1)(a) Lewd and Lascivious behavior, 947.01(1) Disorderly Conduct, and 946.49(1)(a) Misd. Bail Jumping.
- 1:15 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, West Washington Ave. Requested by DEA for K9 Sniff of vehicle as part of ongoing narcotics investigation.
- 1:27 pm, Damage to Property, Arboretum Woods. Contacted by email person who reported new graffiti on the storage shed located in Arboretum property adjacent to Wingra Park.
- 5:19 pm, Other, Lifesaving Station. LRAS Training - Report number pulled in error.
- 10:15 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, S. Park St & Haywood Drive. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI (2nd) and exceeding speed zones (50/25).
- 12:33 am, Other, S. Park St & W. Olin Ave. Traffic Stop - Cited person for operating while revoked.
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, 2023Slow No Wake: Practicing Good Water Safety this Summer
Warm weather and sunshine are finally here, and that means spending more time doing activities on or near the water. While it can be tempting to dive headfirst (pun intended) into activities like swimming, boating, and kayaking, it's important to remember how to stay safe and ensure a fun, accident-free experience.
May 16, 2024Wednesday UWPD Update on Library Mall Protest
3:40 p.m. update: we are releasing the names of the individuals booked into the Dane County Jail, as well as their updated charges. One person is affiliated with UW-Madison. See the update below. 11:50 a.m. …
May 01, 2024Someone Stole My Bike!!!
OK, it happened. Despite your best efforts to secure your bike (or maybe not: tsk tsk), it’s been stolen. Now what? What can you do to improve your chance of getting it back, and/or catching the person(s) responsible?
April 17, 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.