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Incident Reports
Student Arrested for Video Recording in Restroom
February 16, 2026Suspect Arrested Following Altercation Near East Campus Mall
February 10, 2026Four Charged for Numerous Campus Graffiti Incidents
January 22, 2026UPDATE – UWPD Investigating First-Degree Intentional Homicide
September 20, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
September 15, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for February 19th 2026
- 8:02 am, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Cited persons for theft under $100 after observing them plan and steal a McDonald's order from Door Dash that was delivered to Residence Hall belonging to another person.
- 9:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Northport Drive. K9 deployed assisting outside agency in casing search.
- 3:36 pm, Damage to Property, Morgridge Hall. Door blown open by high winds and exterior glass shattered when it struck stone block on the exterior of the building.
- 4:50 pm, Bail Jumping, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for misdemeanor bail jumping and trespass to land-remain after notice after there were observed going into Memorial Union where they have an active campus ban.
- 5:29 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory Drive. Contacted driver of Metro Bus and vehicle driver after a collision on hair pin corner, both drivers verbally warned for lane deviation.
- 4:40 am, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet turned into UWPD, unable to make contact with owner, placed into property, voicemail left for owner to pick up at UWPD.
- 5:31 am, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet turned into UWPD, unable to make contact with owner, placed into property, voicemail left for owner to pick up at UWPD.
BadgerSAFE
Safety and security are literally at your fingertips at UW-Madison, thanks to our official safety app. The UW-Madison Police Department has created BadgerSAFE – a safety app that aims to keep the campus community informed …
August 23, 2023Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Recognizing Unhealthy Relationships
February is often associated with Valentine’s Day and celebrations of love. But not every expression of “love” is healthy. Sometimes behaviors that are framed as caring or protective can actually be controlling, manipulative, or abusive. …
February 13, 2026Winter Driving Safety Tips
By: Community Officer Jeff Kirchman In my regular role as the University Apartments community police officer, I often meet new residents experiencing their first Wisconsin winter. Many come from climates where they get little to …
December 11, 2025Lake Rescue & Safety Concludes 116th Season
The UWPD Lake Rescue & Safety Unit has wrapped up its 116th season of service on Lake Mendota. This year, our team provided aid to more than 400 people on the water and supported partner …
November 17, 2025- More UWPD news
Events & Training
UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.