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
Suspect 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, 2025Suspicious Package Found at Enzyme Institute – Deemed Safe
September 15, 2025- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for February 13th 2026
- 6:05 am, Information, Local Hospital. Local hospital security contacted UWPD regarding discharged patient who made concerning statements during mental health crisis, however no contact information available for patient at this time.
- 7:44 am, Graffiti, Meat & Muscle Lab. Contacted person regarding graffiti on a chalk board in one of the classroom.
- 1:47 pm, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contact with person who has reported being extorted by a user on reddit.
- 4:27 pm, Battery, Linden Drive & N. Charter Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Battery and Obstructing a Police Officer after they called UWPD stating they were the victim of a road rage incident outside of Van Hise Hall. After further investigation, the alleged victim was the suspect.
- 10:34 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was incapacitated by alcohol, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 11:04 pm, Information, Lot 63. Contacted person regarding a vehicle bypassing the exit gate and did not pay. Unable to locate driver inside hospital, business card left for Registered Owner of vehicle to contact.
- 11:13 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct and trespass remain after notice after a verbal altercation occurred between them and custodial.
- 2:16 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Transported person to residence after they wouldn’t leave the hospital upon security's request.
- 4:07 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with a disturbance involving person experiencing mental health crisis.
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, 2023Winter 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, 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, 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.