Police

Swearing-In Ceremony for Madison’s New Chief of Police John Patterson

Join us for the swearing-in ceremony for John Patterson as our new Chief of Police. 

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Trainings

We offer free training on this important topic at our Training Center for individuals to attend and we offer group trainings at your business/organization. 

Invite an Officer to Your Event

Whether you are looking for officers (and police cars) to attend a neighborhood event, have officers speak on public safety in our community, or other events, reach out to us to see how we might be able to be involved. 

  • Report an Incident

    Report thefts from auto, criminal damage to property, identity theft, and other issues.

  • Parking Tickets

    Pay parking tickets, look up tickets, or find a towed vehicle.

  • Records Requests

    Request background checks, fingerprinting, or public records.

  • File a Complaint

    File a complaint with us or the Police and Fire Commission (PFC). 

Crime Data

  • Daily Calls: October 14-15, 2025

    From 6:00am on October 14 to 6:00am on October 15, we received 385 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials.

  • Daily Calls: October 13-14, 2025

    From 6:00am on October 13 to 6:00am on October 14, we received 413 calls for service.

  • Daily Calls: October 10-13, 2025

    From 6:00am on October 10 to 6:00am on October 13, we received 1,133 calls for service.

Community Crime Map

Find information about what is happening in your neighborhood.

Join the Team

We accept applications year-round! Our next academy starts in May 2026.

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