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Madison, Wis. –  The Madison Police Department is encouraging people to safely dispose of unneeded and unused prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.There are collection sites across Wisconsin on Saturday,…

MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation.The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held on Nov. 9.  The training is free…

MADISON, Wis. – For the past three years, members of the Madison Police Department participated in more than 150 meetings to help build and improve relationships with community members.

MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is creating a new section that will focus on use of force, professional development, accountability, and transparency.The Service Excellence and Outreach Section will be added early next year and is part…

I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily.On Monday, DCI publicly identified the officer involved during last month's incident on Madison's near east side.

I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily. As of Friday night, there was no new information to share. I will keep doing these daily check-ins and share anything I am able with our…

I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily. As of Thursday night, there is no new information to share. I will keep doing these daily check-ins and share anything I am able with our…

As of Sunday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

As of Saturday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

As of Friday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

As of Thursday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

As of Wednesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

As of Tuesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

As of Monday night, there is no new information to pass along.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  It remains an open and active…

As of Sunday evening, there is no new information to pass along.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  It remains an open and active…

I remain in close contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  As of Saturday evening, there is no new information to pass along.  It remains an open and active…

Our department has asked for a full, transparent and independent investigation, which is being done by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in accordance with Wisconsin law. I continue to be in close contact…

Statement from Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is proud to celebrate the newest member of the mounted patrol unit.Buckets was honored during a private badge ceremony earlier this month alongside the students of Blessed Sacrament School.

MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative.The proactive safety program will run now until Sept. 1, 2026. As in past years, officers…