From invisible ink to making a visible impact, Officer Milcah Rivera is currently living out her dream.She fell in love with policing at 6 years old, while watching episodes of "America's Most Wanted."She told her parents. She told her teachers. And…
Police Blog
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Central District captain addresses recent burglaries, shootings posted
The downtown and campus areas have experienced some major incidents recently. Here's a message sharing information on these incidents from Central District Captain Kipp Hartman.
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Because of Her: Sgt. Theresa Magyera posted
We all have moments in life that define us.Sometimes they change our path immediately. And sometimes we tuck them away, until one day they make everything click.Theresa Magyera was 9 years old when she experienced her moment. Her family was involved…
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MPD’s Spring Break Book Fair a hit with the community posted
The Madison Police Department is excited to share that about 175 people stopped by our Spring Break Book Fair this week.People of all ages were able to pick out free books, visit craft stations and connect with officers Monday afternoon.
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Because of Her: Lt. Chanda Dolsen posted
Not every calling announces itself loudly.Sometimes, it shows up quietly — under the hum of cicadas, on a dusty softball field, in a conversation behind home plate.While working as a softball coach one summer, Chanda Dolsen met a sheriff's…
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Central, North districts to hold presentation on community member rights during protests, demonstrations posted
The Madison Police Department has added two more dates for presentations covering a person's rights during assemblies and demonstrations.
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North District to host two Coffee with a Cop events in April posted
The Madison Police Department is hosting two Coffee with a Cop events in our North District next month.Coffee with a Cop is a chance for community members to connect with the officers who serve their city. Officers can speak about recent cases to…
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MPD hosting presentations on community member rights during protests, demonstrations posted
The Madison Police Department has two upcoming presentations covering a person's rights during assemblies and demonstrations.The first is scheduled for Thursday at our Midtown District (4020 Mineral Point Rd.) starting at 5:30 p.m.Next week,…
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Because of Her: Assistant Chief Angie Kamoske posted
For 28 years, Assistant Chief Angie Kamoske has served the city of Madison, but her path to law enforcement wasn't always part of the plan."I wanted to be an astronaut in middle school," she said.Her dreams of heading to outer space shifted by the…
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Because of Her: Retired Lt. Stephanie Bradley Wilson posted
In recognition of Women's History Month, the Madison Police Department is highlighting women whose leadership helped shape the department and the community it serves. Among them is retired Lt. Stephanie Bradley Wilson, a trailblazer whose…