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  • Middleton Man Arrested Following Assault on Four UWPD Officers

    On Saturday, April 29, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, UWPD officers were dispatched to Memorial Library for a report of an intoxicated man in the lobby. When officers arrived, they found the man – later …

  • UWPD Investigating Weekend Assault

    On Monday, March 4, 2024, two UW-Madison students reported they were assaulted by strangers on Sunday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m. as they were walking near the intersection of Linden Drive and Babcock Drive. The …

  • UWPD, MFD Ice Rescue

    Just before 2:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, UWPD officers and the City of Madison Fire Department responded to the shores of Lake Mendota, near the Alumni House, for a report of three UW …

  • UWPD Investigating Weekend Sexual Assault

    Content warning: references to sexual violence, criminal violence, and/or other possible traumatic experiences are included in this Crime Warning On Monday, February 5, 2024, a sexual assault was reported to the UW-Madison Police Department. The …

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Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for May 3rd 2024

  • 9:03 am, Criminal Damage, DeJope Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported damage to a door closer in a Dejope third-floor single use bathroom.
  • 4:04 pm, Battery, Biotechnology Center. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail person after creating a disturbance by smashing varying electronics in a conference room. Person cited for disorderly conduct (x2), simple battery, criminal damage to property, unauthorized presence, and alcohol on university lands.
  • 10:23 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Missing Person - Local Hospital Security requested assistance in attempting to locate patient after leaving hospital against medical advice.
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Equity Dashboard

After more than a year of community meetings, listening to concerns, and collecting feedback, the UW–Madison Police Department is embarking on a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing key data with a focus on racial equity.

The UWPD Equity Dashboard is the result of a collaboration with community members and stakeholders to develop a unique and powerful tool that promotes transparency and provides a set of success metrics that speak directly to the UWPD’s commitment to equity in policing.

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