UWPD News & Incident Reports

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.

Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for September 24th 2026

  • 8:52 pm, Bail Jumping, Extension Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for bail jumping when they were found violating campus ban conditions.
  • 8:56 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
  • 9:12 pm, Graffiti, Lot 6. Northwest stairwell located graffiti.
  • 11:46 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited for UAL 1st, transported back to room at different residence hall.
  • 12:33 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
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BadgerSafe App

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, 2023
  • Staying on Top of Your Mental Health

    According to a Johns Hopkins University study, nearly 1 in 10 people in the United States experienced a mental health crisis within the past year. Mental Health America states that nearly half of the U.S. population has dealt with a diagnosable mental health condition in their lifetime. The most common conditions include anxiety, addiction and substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, and depression.

    September 14, 2026
  • Bike and E-Scooter Theft — Awareness and Prevention

    Between August 27, 2026 and September 2, 2026, the UW-Madison Police Department received three reports of stolen electric bicycles and scooters. One was stolen outside Witte Hall, one outside Union South, and one outside Chadbourne …

    September 03, 2026
  • Safety Information & Resources

    As the fall semester begins and campus comes back to life, we want to share a few important reminders and resources regarding safety—both on and off campus. Statistically, UW–Madison and the City of Madison are …

    August 31, 2026
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Events & Training

UWPD offers regular safety trainings including CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator), as well as Active Threat Response Training.

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