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Posted on Nov 6, 2009:
MADISON CRIME CONTINUES TO TREND DOWN Madison crime numbers for the first three-quarters of 2009 are down, when compared to the first three-quarters of 2008; however, the month of …
Posted on Nov 3, 2009:
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S MADISON VISIT (UPDATED 11-4-2009) (UPDATED INFORMATION) The decision was made this morning to block northbound traffic on Fish Hatchery Road at Carver Street. This was to have …
Posted on Oct 26, 2009:
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEK The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Oct 22, 2009:
COMMUNITY TRAFFIC WATCH PROGRAM The South District is hosting its annual Community Traffic Watch Program for South District neighborhood associations next week. The Community …
Posted on Oct 20, 2009:
SPEED & RED SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Oct 8, 2009:
MPD JOINS FORCES WITH THE STATE PATROL It is a major state highway. It is very busy, and it is running thought the heart of Madison's eastside. That means it is surrounded by residential …
Posted on Oct 7, 2009:
Madison Police Continue To Give Back On September 25, 2009, The Madison Professional Police Officers Association (MPPOA) and Association of Madison Police Supervisors (AMPS) held their …
Posted on Oct 6, 2009:
COMMUNITY MEETING SLATED FOR WEDNESDAY EVENING Madison Police South District Captain Joe Balles, and Madison Alder Tim Bruer, 14th District, are inviting residents from the Arbor Hills and …
Posted on Oct 1, 2009:
SAYING GOODBYE TO THE AUCTIONEER At the Madison Police Department (MPD), the auctioneer has just gone the way of the gandy dancer. For years, popular fall and/or spring auctions …
Posted on Oct 1, 2009:
NEW PARTNER HITS THE STREETS The Madison Police Department welcomes a new partner to their Parking Enforcement Team, the autoChalk System, which is state of the art technology …
Posted on Sep 29, 2009:
MPD K9 UNIT GETS LARGE DONATION Madison Police Chief Noble Wray, on behalf on the department's K9 Unit, and the unit's nonprofit fundraising arm: Capital K-9s, is pleased to …
Posted on Sep 28, 2009:
MADISON POLICE TRAFFIC UNIT The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Sep 18, 2009:
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN There are still a few slots open for the upcoming 2010 Citizen Police Academy, but the deadline for consideration of applicants is fast …
Posted on Sep 18, 2009:
PUBLIC SAFETY LISTENING SESSION Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will join other city and county leaders at a listening session on public safety this weekend. Chief Wray is very …
Posted on Sep 16, 2009:
MPD SEEKS CIGARETTE BURGLAR In the past few weeks, there have been several smash-and-grab style burglaries in the Madison Police Department's East District. These appear to be …
Posted on Sep 14, 2009:
THE PASSING OF JOHN STANLEY Chief Noble Wray, on behalf of the men and women of the Madison Police Department (MPD), would like to extend condolences to the family of Dane …
Posted on Sep 11, 2009:
SPEEDERS EASY TO SPOT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE One officer said several law-abiding citizens actually honked, and yelled out support as the Madison Police Department's (MPD) Traffic Enforcement …
Posted on Sep 2, 2009:
CALLING ALL DOGS! In prehistoric Egyptian cave paintings you can see figures doing it, and it is believed ancient men and women - just like our children today - …
Posted on Aug 31, 2009:
SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY September 1st marks the start of the 2009 - 2010 Madison school year. As a reminder, please make sure to drive carefully, especially in school …
Posted on Aug 31, 2009:
WEST DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES Over the past month, West District detectives have detected a rash of similar burglaries. Generally, criminals have been gaining access into homes …
Posted on Aug 31, 2009:
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Aug 29, 2009:
Traffic Unit Press Release - Alcohol Enforcement Grants The Madison Police Department is participating in an alcohol enforcement grant sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At …
Posted on Aug 27, 2009:
"Connections" - Wexford Ridge Community Gathering and Awards Ceremony The Wexford Ridge Neighborhood, in conjunction with The Meridian Management Company, has been fortunate to host an annual family activity called …
Posted on Aug 21, 2009:
Mounted Patrol Unit "Mack", the newest recruit of the Madison Police Department's (MPD) Mounted Patrol Unit, will be introduced to the public at a media event this …
Posted on Aug 17, 2009:
SPEED ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEK The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Aug 10, 2009:
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Aug 3, 2009:
SPEED ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Posted on Jul 27, 2009:
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The Madison Police Department would like to invite you to join us from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the East Police District on Tuesday, August …
Posted on Jul 22, 2009:
MADISON CRIME DOWN Crime numbers in Madison continued to trend downward during the second quarter of 2009. The Madison Police Department (MPD) released Uniform Crime …
Posted on Jul 10, 2009:
CHIEF WRAY LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN GANG/CRIME PREVENTION UNIT Madison Police Chief Noble Wray plans to meet with Mayor Dave Cieslewicz next week to discuss a new initiative that would increase the number of …
Posted on Jun 17, 2009:
Press Conference - Distribution & Close of The Joel Marino Reward Fund As of 6/16/2009, disbursements were made to individuals that were instrumental in giving critical information in the investigation of Joel Marino's …
Posted on Jun 5, 2009:
MPD TARGETS GUN VIOLENCE Over the past month shots have rung out in several Madison neighborhoods. The gunfire has injured three, and Police Chief Noble Wray says it is …
Posted on Jun 3, 2009:
WORTHINGTON PARK BLOCK PARTY The Madison Police Department is proud to once again help sponsor the Worthington Park Block Party. The six-year old event was created as a way to …
Posted on May 29, 2009:
SPEED & ALCOHOL ENFORCMENT During the weekend of May 29th, 30th and 31st, The Madison Police Department is participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …
Posted on May 22, 2009:
NEW RECRUITS TO BE SWORN IN The Madison Police Department's 51st Pre-Service Academy commences at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, May 26th, when 24 new recruits will be sworn in at …
Posted on May 21, 2009:
SEXTING, CYBER-BULLYING, AND RELATED TOPICS New technology and electronic social interactions are drastically transforming the world we know today. Like never before in history, our entire …
Posted on May 20, 2009:
BLUE NET EXPANDS REACH In recent weeks, the Blue Net Burglary Task Force has been assisting detectives from the Fond du Lac Police Department in identifying, and locating …
Posted on May 5, 2009:
EAST DISTRICT CRIME ALERT Over the last couple of weeks there has been an increase in the number of vehicle break-ins at the Park and Ride (13 Collins Ct.). Most reports …
Posted on Apr 29, 2009:
COMMUNITY NOTICE The Madison Police Department (MPD) has just learned a second, higher level, sex offender will soon be moving into the South District. Shawn P. …
Posted on Apr 28, 2009:
SPRING AUCTION The Madison Police Department in conjunction with the Dane County Sheriff's Department, will hold an auction to dispose of recovered and unclaimed …
Posted on Apr 27, 2009:
GEORGE THOMAS HOMICIDE Tomorrow, his three children in Madison, and his mother in Mississippi, will fondly remember a father and son - as Tuesday would have been George …
Posted on Apr 27, 2009:
SEX OFFENDER MOVING TO SOUTH DISTRICT There will be a Community Notification Meeting this week at the MPD South District. The purpose of the gathering is to inform the public about a …
Posted on Apr 24, 2009:
CRIME DOWN IN MADISON The City of Madison experienced a drop in all Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) categories, except one, during the first quarter of 2009. In terms of …
Posted on Apr 23, 2009:
CRUISING CRACKDOWN This past weekend officers from the Madison Police Department's North and East Districts teamed up with Wisconsin State Patrol for the first of …
Posted on Apr 21, 2009:
WEST DISTRICT HOSTS COMMUNITY MEETING Next month, the Madison Police Department will host the second in a series of community meetings aimed at educating the public about the explosion …
Posted on Apr 15, 2009:
SAFE HARBOR RADIO-A-THON This Friday and Saturday, April 17th & 18th, Madison Police will team up with Mid-West Family Broadcasting again to raise funds for Safe Harbor …
Posted on Apr 2, 2009:
DOWNTOWN THEFTS FROM CARS In the past several weeks there have been numerous reports of thefts from cars parked in the Central District. Almost all cases involve a …
Posted on Mar 25, 2009:
BRITTANY ZIMMERMANN The one-year anniversary of the murder of Brittany Sue Zimmermann-April 2, 2008- will soon be upon the Madison community. Chief Noble Wray believes …
Posted on Mar 24, 2009:
MADISON POLICE SPRING AUCTION Viewing starts at 8 a.m. Bidding begins at 9 a.m. Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall The Madison Police Department in conjunction with the …
Posted on Mar 23, 2009:
SUSPECT ARRESTED The Madison Police Department has arrested Justin M. Simpson, age 20, on a drug charge. Simpson is also a suspect in several recent armed …
Posted on Mar 20, 2009:
THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY New technology and electronic social interactions are drastically transforming the world we know today. Like never before in history, our entire …
Posted on Mar 19, 2009:
TEXT MESSAGING TIPS A new crime-fighting tool is now at the fingertips of area residents. They can now use their cell phones to text tips to Madison Area Crime …
Posted on Mar 13, 2009:
MADISON BURGLARIES DOWN Madison has seen a dramatic drop in commercial burglaries, and the leader of Blue Net Burglary Task Force vows to keep the heat up on lawbreakers …
Posted on Mar 12, 2009:
North District Graffiti Arrests A crackdown on graffiti in the Madison Police Department's (MPD) North District has netted eight arrests: seven juveniles, and one adult are …
Posted on Mar 5, 2009:
LIVING IN THE NEW WORLD OF SOCIAL NETWORKING It is not just for younger people anymore; the world of social networking is exploding, and the Madison Police Department (MPD) is looking to help …
Posted on Feb 26, 2009:
MPD NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED The countdown to launch began - at least conceptually - more than one year ago. This afternoon it culminated; not with great fanfare, but the …
Posted on Feb 5, 2009:
WEST DISTRICT BUSINESS BURGLARIES PLUMMET The number of commercial burglaries on Madison's Westside has dropped significantly, and West District Captain Jay Lengfeld says the arrest of …
Posted on Nov 17, 2008:
We've Gotcha' Covered The Madison Police Department (MPD) has started spreading the warmth again this winter season. The community room of the MPD's East District, 809 …
Posted on Nov 12, 2008:
BRITTANY ZIMMERMANN BIRTHDAY This Saturday would have been Brittany Zimmermann's 22nd birthday. As we approach that date, the Madison Police Department would ask Madison …
Posted on Oct 22, 2008:
South District Residential Burglaries South District Detectives, working in conjunction with the Burglary Task Force, are seeking to identify and arrest those responsible for a string …
Posted on Oct 3, 2008:
TASK FORCE AWARDED TOP HONOR The Dane County Narcotics and Gang Task Force has received a Drug Unit of the Year Award. The Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association bestowed the …
Posted on Oct 1, 2008:
DRUGS & CASH SEIZED The Dane County Narcotics and Gang Task Force, along with agents from the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Drug Enforcement Administration …
Posted on Sep 23, 2008:
East District Burglaries Some eastside neighborhoods are continuing to experience a rash of residential burglaries. The areas being targeted are generally between …
Posted on Sep 23, 2008:
Madison Police Continue to "Give Back" For the past nine years the Madison Professional Police Officers Association and the Association of Madison Police Supervisors, the unions …
Posted on Sep 17, 2008:
MPD IS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FINALIST The Madison Police Department has been selected as one of seven finalists in this year's Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented …
Posted on Sep 4, 2008:
BRITTANY ZIMMERMANN HOMICIDE The news last spring was stunning. A bright, and vibrant UW-Madison student was senselessly killed inside her downtown apartment. Brittany …
Posted on Aug 27, 2008:
Canine Olympics presented by Animart at Goodman Pool on Labor Day Dog Paddle 2008! On Monday, September 1st, 2008 area residents are cordially invited to a family filled day at Goodman Pool (325 Olin Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin). …
Posted on Aug 13, 2008:
STATE STREET & THIS WEEK'S MOVING DAYS Students, and others, moving in and out of housing on the lower half of State Street will be given access into construction zones on Thursday, …
Posted on Jul 17, 2008:
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The Madison Police Department (MPD) would like to invite you to join us from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Warner Park on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 to …
Posted on Jun 30, 2008:
ELVER PARK FIREWORKS Elver Park will again host Madison's 4th of July fireworks celebration Friday evening. Some information to help you plan your day and enjoy the …
Posted on Jun 23, 2008:
Press Conference - Rhythm and Booms 2008 On Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 10:00AM, a press conference will be held at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center located at 1625 Northport …
Posted on Jun 17, 2008:
12 NEW OFFICERS TO GRADUATE The Madison Police Department is pleased to announce that on Wednesday June 18th, 2008 the "Accelerated Academy" will be honored at their …
Posted on Jun 12, 2008:
SEX, DRUGS & BIG SCREEN TVS Madison Police detectives, working in conjunction with the countywide Blue Net Burglary Task Force, have infiltrated and shutdown a …
Posted on Jun 4, 2008:
SELF-REPORTING SYSTEM GETS "HUMAN TOUCH" Madison Police Officers are now staffing a new and improved version of the Citizen Self-Reporting System. During citywide listening sessions held …
Posted on Jun 3, 2008:
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN Officers from the Madison Police Department will join with their law enforcement brothers and sisters from around Wisconsin Thursday, June 5, 2008, …
Posted on May 22, 2008:
MPD WELCOMES RECRUITS The Madison Police Department will proudly welcome 27 new officers on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. The swearing in ceremony is slated for 8:00 a.m. and …
Posted on May 21, 2008:
A GRANDMOTHER'S TRIBUTE The Madison Police Department would like to remind citizens of the more than $45,000 reward being offered to anyone who can help identify the …
Posted on May 12, 2008:
JAMES BOHANAN ARRESTED At approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon members of the U.S. Marshal's Service, the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Chicago …
Posted on May 9, 2008:
Joel Marino Homicide Madison Police Chief Noble Wray, and Assistant Chief Randy Gaber have invited Lou Marino to sit down with them at Chief Wray's office next Tuesday, …
Posted on May 1, 2008:
911 Call For Service During the course of the investigation into the murder of Brittany Sue Zimmermann Madison Police detectives were able to determine a 911 call for …
Posted on Mar 18, 2008:
Caught in the "Blue Net" The Madison Police Department (MPD) has made 128 arrests for burglary since January of 2007, and Police Chief Noble Wray says a newly formed task …
Posted on Jan 31, 2008:
31 NEW OFFICERS TO GRADUATE The Madison Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of thirty-one officers on Friday, February 1, 2008. The graduation ceremony will …
Posted on Dec 19, 2007:
POLICE PROPERTY ROOM CHANGES On November 28, 2007 new procedures were put into place by the Madison Police Department for the temporary release of sensitive evidence. These …
Posted on Dec 5, 2007:
ARSONISTS SOUGHT Madison Police and Madison Fire investigators are seeking help in identifying those responsible for igniting fires that have left children in two …
Posted on Nov 30, 2007:
LET IT SNOW! 1. You do NOT live in Nevada. You are NOT driving on salt flats. 2. Years of driving don't translate to "expert driver" status just as years …
Posted on Nov 29, 2007:
HOLIDAY SAFETY GUIDE Personal safety and property security are important everyday. However, in the upcoming season of shopping, travel and celebrations, it is …
Posted on Nov 16, 2007:
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT FOUND GUILTY A man arrested last year for two brutal sexual assaults has pleaded no contest to a volley of charges. Dane County Judge John Markson received the …
Posted on Nov 15, 2007:
VILAS NEIGHBORHOOD REVERSE 911 On Thursday afternoon, November 15th, Madison Police South District Captain James Wheeler authorized a reverse 911 call be made to residents of the …
Posted on Nov 15, 2007:
TEDDY BEAR DRIVE It appears the ranks of the Madison Police Department will soon grow, and it has nothing to do with a proposal to add 30 officers. A new Middleton …
Posted on Oct 29, 2007:
BURGLARY PREVENTION TIPS In recent weeks Madison police have observed a significant increase in businesses burglaries across the city. In many cases criminals are targeting …
Posted on Oct 18, 2007:
HEROIN SEIZURE The Dane County Narcotics and Gang Task Force recently confiscated what is believed to be the largest single seizure of heroin in Dane County …
Posted on Oct 11, 2007:
New Captain Assignments Madison Police Chief Noble Wray has announced an organizational change for 2008. Captain Richard Bach, who has led the North District since 2005, …
Posted on Oct 11, 2007:
Stranger Sexual Assault Stranger Sexual Assault Case # 2005-124598 It will be two years ago this coming Monday (October 15, 2007) that a bright young UW graduate … |
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