Interviews of Madison Police Chief Candidates

I'm copying here Alder Figueroa Cole's blog on the recent interviews of MPD Chief candidates. The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the City of Madison (PFC) interviewed the three finalists for the position of Police Chief on August 14, 2025. A recording of a question and answer session with each finalist is available for viewing. ASL, Spanish, Hmong, and Mandarin translations will be added as they become available.

The start times of each finalist’s interview is as follows:

0:08 – Steven Johnson

20:14 – John Patterson

42:26 – Stephanie Drescher

Public input may be submitted to the PFC in writing at pfc@cityofmadison.com. In addition, the PFC will hold a public comment period during its Special Meeting on August 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm. Members of the public may register to speak at this meeting. For more information about the process check the PFC page here

Madison Police and Fire Commission August 25 Agenda