Chief's Office
Our agency is managed by our Chief of Police and 3 Assistant Chiefs.
Acting Chief John Patterson
Started with the MPD in 1998
- Became Acting Chief in early 2025
- Previously oversaw MPD's annual operating and capital budgets, oversight of police training and hiring and community outreach efforts as an Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Paige Valenta
Started with the MPD in 1997
Oversees:
- Community Outreach
- Court Services
- Finance
- Honor Guard
- Mental Health Unit
- Records
- SWAT
- Training
Assistant Chief Matt Tye
Started with the MPD in 2000
Oversees:
- 6 districts
- K9 Unit
- Mounted Patrol
- Special Events Team
Assistant Chief Angie Kamoske
Started with the MPD in 1998
Oversees:
- Investigative Services
- Dane County Narcotics Task Force
- Forensics
- Professional Standards & Internal Affairs
- Property
- Traffic & Specialized Services
- Crime & Data Analysis
- Technology
