For general media inquiries, please contact Marc Lovicott, Executive Director of Communications, at 608-263-2333 or marc.lovicott@wisc.edu. After regular business hours, contact UWPD dispatch at 608-264-2677.
Incident Reports
UPDATE – UWPD Investigating First-Degree Intentional Homicide
September 20, 2025UWPD Investigating String of E-Bike and E-Scooter Thefts
September 15, 2025Suspicious Package Found at Enzyme Institute – Deemed Safe
September 15, 2025Suspicious Device Found in UW Arboretum; Deemed Safe
August 4, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for December 9th 2025
- 7:14 am, Damage to Property, Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding window damage in the first-floor den of residence hall.
- 9:38 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Person reported vehicle struck gate box, letter mailed to registered owner requesting contact.
- 10:01 am, Graffiti, Morgridge Hall. Checked on graffiti reported inside the second-floor bathroom.
- 10:45 am, Disorderly Conduct, Fluno Center. Person reported another person yelled harassing statements to them from building, follow up ongoing.
- 10:51 am, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding another person who has current University ban that is in the facility but had left upon being asked to by Facility Event Manager and our arrival for contact of said person.
- 12:47 pm, Information, Location Redacted. No information provided at time of briefing release.
- 1:34 pm, Check Person, Memorial Union. Contacted persons regarding suspicious odor coming from the fifth-floor bathroom. Confirmed a marijuana cigarette butt located inside, collected, tested positive for THC and properly disposed of at UWPD.
- 5:29 pm, Battery, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding battery to persons while assessing a person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 2:12 am, Drug Violation, Moore Hall. Persons reported finding drug paraphernalia in bathroom, located, photographed and disposed of at UWPD.
- 2:33 am, Bail Jumping, Lot 21. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Misdemeanor Bail jumping x2, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of Methamphetamine, verbally warned for UW Camping in Lot 21.
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, 2023Lake 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, 2025Wait! Don’t Send the Pic!
This certainly wasn’t my favorite thing to write. Many of you will probably wonder why I wrote it at all. I can promise you I would not have taken the time if I didn’t really care about you all -- and if it wasn’t an extremely common issue. Let’s dive in.
November 17, 2025Safeguarding Your Stuff: Tips for Protecting Property During Breaks
The upcoming Thanksgiving and winter breaks are a time to unwind, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. However, as you prepare to leave your personal or work spaces vacant, it's crucial to ensure they remain safe and secure. Here are some valuable tips to safeguard your stuff during your time away.
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.