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Incident Reports
UWPD Investigating Reports of Violence on Library Mall
The UW-Madison Police Department is investigating three separate reports of violence that occurred on Library Mall: • On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, a student who was displaying a pro-Israel sign reported that an unknown man …
May 8, 2024Middleton 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 …
April 29, 2024UWPD 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 …
March 5, 2024UWPD, 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 …
February 23, 2024- See all Incident Reports
Daily Blotter
Daily Blotter for May 9th 2024
- 9:41 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person after alarm accidentally set off by staff member.
- 10:11 am, Information, Library Mall. Called person after they reported an incident on 5/1/24 between 1-2 pm.
- 11:45 am, Damage to Property, Lot 36. Contacted person via phone after they reported their car had been damaged while at work.
- 3:19 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Person reported stalking behavior by another person in the form of 6 menacing emaiils received on 05/05 and 05/06, investigation ongoing.
- 3:41 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory Dr. & Easterday Lane. Contacted person after they reported their UW Plumbing Shop Van had been struck by a blue Lexus passing a bus in front of the Bakke Recreation Center.
- 4:17 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W. Gillman St. & University Ave. Requested by DCNTF for K9 sniff of vehicle. Positive alert. Located over 24g of Heroin, approx 15g Meth, approx 5g waxy THC, 3g MJ, and multiple items of paraphernalia.
- 4:18 pm, Other, UWPD. Request For Assistance - Contacted person experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 5:38 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person after another University out of state requested a welfare check of said person.
- 8:52 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital for voluntary mental health admission/check.
- 9:25 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Library Mall. Assisted MPD with a foot pursuit which lead into the encampment originating from the University Club.
- 10:15 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding concerning emails they received from another person, concerns for mental health.
- 11:32 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Responded for reports of patient needing assistance, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 12:23 am, Domestic, Location Redacted. Contacted persons after neighbors called for them arguing inside their apartment.
- 12:47 am, Other, Camp Randall Stadium. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted/Cited/Released persons who entered Camp Randall from gate 10 after closing hours.
The blotter content above represents significant incidents/calls for service from the previous 24 hours, starting at 6 a.m. the prior day.
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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