Quarterly Community Survey Results

These surveys are provided to community members who have recently had contact with MPD. The survey provides feedback on their interaction with MPD, as well as how they feel about community safety.

April-June, 2026 Community Survey Results

Did you recently file a report with the Madison Police Department?
Yes: 59 (98%)
No: 1 (2%)

How satisfied are you overall with the Madison Police Department:
Very satisfied: 25 (42%)
Satisfied: 12 (20%)
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 15 (26%)
Dissatisfied: 2 (3%)
Very dissatisfied: 5 (9%)

How satisfied were you with the professionalism of the Madison Police Department personnel that you interacted with?
Very satisfied: 32 (54%)
Satisfied: 13 (22%)
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 10 (17%)
Dissatisfied: 1 (2%)
Very dissatisfied: 3 (5%)

Please indicate if you agree with the following statement: Officers in the Madison Police Department treat people fairly.
Most of the time: 42 (75%)
Some of the time: 9 (16%)
Almost never: 5 (9%)

Please indicate if you agree with the following statement: Officers in the Madison Police Department show concern for community members. 
Most of the time: 44 (78%)
Some of the time: 6 (11%)
Almost never: 6 (11%)

Please indicate if you agree with the following statement: Officers in the Madison Police Department are respectful. 
Most of the time: 44 (75%)
Some of the time: 10 (18%)
Almost never: 4 (7%)

Please indicate if you agree with the following statement: Officers in the Madison Police Department are responsive to the concerns of the community. 
Most of the time: 43 (77%)
Some of the time: 5 (9%)
Almost never: 8 (14%)

Please indicate if you agree with the following statement: I trust the Madison Police Department. 
Most of the time: 41 (73%)
Some of the time: 8 (14%)
Almost never: 7 (13%)

Please indicate if you agree with the following statement: The officer sufficiently explained their actions and procedures.
Agree: 45 (79%)
Disagree: 12 (21%)

Did you find the electronic correspondence sent by the Madison Police Department helpful?
Yes: 47 (82%)
No: 10 (18%)

How safe do you feel living/being in the City of Madison?
Extremely safe: 13 (23%)
Safe: 27 (47%)
Neither safe or unsafe: 14 (25%)
Not safe: 1 (2%)
Not safe at all: 2 (3%)

How worried are you with violent crimes (batteries, guns, robberies, sexual assaults) in your neighborhood?
Not worried at all: 19 (33%)
Somewhat worried: 33 (57%)
Very worried: 6 (10%)

How worried are you with property crimes (burglaries, stolen cars, theft from autos) in your neighborhood?
Not worried at all: 13 (23%)
Somewhat worried: 30 (53%)
Very worried: 14 (24%)  

How many times in the past year have you had contact with the Madison Police Department?
1-2: 48 (83%)
3-4: 7 (12%)
5-6: 2 (3%)
7-8: 1 (2%)