The temperature is dropping and more vehicles are left running and unlocked. More packages are being delivered and left outside of homes or businesses. Here is a reminder of the actions that can be taken to prevent property crime.
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- East Strategic Plan Update
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- Leadership Camp: limited space avail...
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- CSI for Kids Event - August 6
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- Coffee with a Cop - Virtual and In-P...
- Midtown Traffic Grant and Vision Zero
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Enfo...
- Help Stop Crime
- East District Service Updates
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- Coffee with a COP - Southside style
- Steady Blue
- OWI Enforcement - E Washington Ave
- Coffee with a COP - Southside style
- Juneteenth Success - THANK YOU
- Coffee with a Cop is back!
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Beltline
- OWI Enforcement - E Washington Ave
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Stoug...
- Midtown District Summer Strategic Pl...
- OWI Enforcement - John Nolen Dr
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- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Beltline
- Traffic Enforcement in Midtown District
- Law Enforcement Recruiting Fair
- Coffee with a COP - Southside style
- Traffic Enforcement in Midtown District
- Property Crime Activity Overnight - ...
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Enfo...
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- 2021 East District Summer Strategic ...
- New NRO (Neighborhood Resource Officer)
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- Thank You Riverside Elementary Schoo...
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- Virtual Coffee with a Cop - East Dis...
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- Please join us in welcoming our newe...
- OWI Enforcement - Memorial Day Weekend
- North District Sex Offender Informat...
- 2021 Click It or Ticket Mobilization
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Packe...
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Enfo...
- OWI Enforcement - E Washington Ave
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Beltline
- Speed Enforcement - Beltline
- Foot patrol Saturday
- Traffic Delay - Eastbound Beltline
- Midtown District Sex Offender Inform...
- Virtual Coffee with a Cop - East Dis...
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Stoug...
- Speed Enforcement - Atwood Ave
- "Getting to know YOUR MPD" Virtual S...
- April
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- Speed and Seat Belt Enforcement
- Found Men's Wedding Band - Jacobs Way
- Our Youth part II
- Reminder from the Madison Police Dep...
- OWI Enforcement - E Washington Ave
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Beltline
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - North...
- Speed Enforcement - John Nolen Dr
- Letter to Mifflin Street Area Reside...
- OWI Enforcement - Beltline
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- Midtown District Sex Offender Inform...
- Buying Or Selling Online? 10 Things ...
- All Things Automobiles
- Community Event
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- Virtual Coffee with a Cop - East Dis...
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- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - John ...
- OWI Enforcement - University Ave
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- Midtown District Sex Offender Inform...
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - E Was...
- Public Safety Community Forum
- East District Sex Offender Informati...
- OWI Enforcement - E Washington Ave
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Unive...
- Towards a Safer Spring
- Join Our Team! Now Accepting Applica...
- Speed & Seatbelt Enforcement - Stoug...
- Interested in hearing more about a c...
- Central District Sex Offender Inform...
- Virtual Coffee with a Cop - East Dis...
- February
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- Community Survey - Central District
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in January
- Madison Police Department - Communit...
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH A COP - EAST DIS...
- A Tale of Two Spokesmen
- The Storyteller: Behind the Scenes o...
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- December
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- We Are The 28 - On The Case with Det...
- Beware of Porch Pirates! Protect You...
- Building Diversity: Strengthening Ou...
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in November
- We Are The 28 - Slow Shutter Speed, ...
- Speed Enforcement on the Beltline
- Helping Those Who Help Others
- We Are The 28 - A Short Story: Featu...
- October
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- Special Guests on National First Res...
- Pathways to Diversion
- 2021 Budget Information and Opportun...
- 2021 Police Budget
- Hey Neighbor - What's Your 9PM Routine?
- We Are The 28 - Falko, Roko and Sara...
- We Are The 28 - On Track with K9 Off...
- Urban League of Greater Madison's Dr...
- Bars, House Parties, and Public Health
- FYI on Some Canvassers
- CBCR Drive Program by Operation Fres...
- Meadowood Neighborhood Center is Open
- We Are The 28 - The Other Side of th...
- September
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- Now Hiring Police Officers! Deadline...
- Interested in hearing more about a c...
- Civilian Spotlight - We Are The 28 -...
- Pathways to Diversion
- "Reasonable Idea" update
- We Are The 28 - Running Down the Dre...
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in September
- August Crime Information
- We Are The 28 - Walking the Walk - M...
- arrest
- August
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- We Are The 28 - From Wildland Firefi...
- Madison Police Chief Job Announcement
- We Are The 28 - Collegiate Swimmer, ...
- Beltline speed initiative
- Force Entry Theft from Autos
- We Are The 28 - The Force is With He...
- We Are The 28 - Fueling Olympic Drea...
- What do you have to lose?
- Visitors to West PD
- We Are The 28 - From Puerto Rico to ...
- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over - Ext...
- July
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- Coffee with a Cop and Garden Update
- We Are The 28 - Beyond Just a Unifor...
- Beltline Traffic Enforcement
- We Are The 28 - The Power of Family ...
- We Are The 28 - Making Sense Out of ...
- Spring Cleanup Continues at West PD
- East Side Garden help
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in May
- We Are The 28 - A Holistic Approach:...
- April
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- Interested in hearing more about a c...
- Gardening help needed at the East Di...
- South PD Sergeant Retires
- We Are The 28 - Renaissance Woman: C...
- Friend of MPD
- We Are The 28 - Off The Ledge: Crisi...
- We Are The 28 - Up For Negotiation: ...
- South Police District
- Thank You for Thinking of Us!
- We Are The 28 - It Is Not About Who ...
- March
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- MPD Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
- We Are The 28 - The Winding Path to ...
- Covid-19 Links
- Civilian Spotlight - We Are The 28 -...
- TEST for the Win
- Defending Against COVID-19 Cyber Scams
- When You See the Cones, Please Put D...
- Join Our Team! Now Accepting Applica...
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in March
- Community Notification Meeting - Sex...
- February
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- December
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- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- Traffic Update: Avoid Raymond Rd We...
- FREE Medication Lock Boxes
- The New MPD Podcast!
- South Madison Plan meeting 2
- October 21st - Deadline to Apply for...
- Hello
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in October
- Safety at Mineral Point and Midvale
- Kennedy School picnic
- Informational Analysis - Crime Analy...
- Confusion on Contact form vs Self Re...
- West District Traffic Safety - Update
- West District Traffic Safety
- Join the Team
- September
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- Now Hiring Police Officers! Deadlin...
- Too good to be true?
- Person looking in windows
- Interesting in applying with the Mad...
- Dogs in Vests
- Join the Team
- South Madison Plan
- Med Drop
- Seatbelts are not a fashion accessory
- BB Gun Damage
- East Community Coffee reminder
- West District Traffic Safety
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in September
- Informational Session - Sun, Sept 15...
- August
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- Extra Traffic Enforcement in September
- Goodbye Officer Henderson
- 4th Annual Back 2 School Block Party...
- Dominic's Ripple - Still Time to Donate
- Back 2 School SAFETY TIPS!
- Badger Motor Officers Association Ad...
- Traffic Enforcement update for East
- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over!
- Join Us For The 2019 Community Academy!
- Supply list for Dominic's Ripple
- Your Chance to help a child out!
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter ...
- Meeting about old Sentry site on Cot...
- National Night Out
- South District update
- Congratulations Sgt. Straka
- National Night Out - Tuesday, August 6
- East Facts
- July Calls for Service
- July
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- Extra Traffic Enforcement in August
- Traffic update on the East Side
- Overdose alert
- Update on Hwy 51 enforcement
- Fun facts related to traffic enforce...
- Traffic Enforcement
- Presence
- Welcome Patrol Lieutenant Reggie Pat...
- June Crime information
- Good Neighbor Night!
- COPS Kids Camp
- Bike Rodeo
- Juvenile Followed Home from Pool
- Battle of the Badges Charity Soccer ...
- South District
- Now Hiring. . .
- Thank You and Congratulations - Capt...
- Bank Robbery in the East District
- Burglaries, Theft from Autos, Theft ...
- Change in Command Staff at East Dist...
- Summer of Cones
- June
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- Southwest Bike Path at Midvale Update
- Thank You East Police District
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in July
- Busy day on the south side
- Southside Soccer Series
- Superhero
- Juneteenth Parade
- Shout Out to Sheray Wallace
- Sign Up for Free Youth Football Camp
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in June
- Make Music Madison on the South Side
- Intern Field Trip
- Juneteenth Celebration this Sat
- A great day for the Special Olympics...
- Leadership Award at Midtown
- Gardening Help on the South Side
- Torch Run today!
- Spring Has Sprung At Midtown!
- Burglary Prevention Tips
- Social Media Privacy Settings
- Stuff the Squad on the South Side
- May
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- Explorer and Beyond
- Traffic Safety in the West District
- Southside Soccer Series
- Community Coffee
- Upcoming Zeidler Center training
- Click It Or Ticket
- Stolen Auto Prevention
- Burglaries, Theft from Autos, and St...
- Olin Park Concert TONIGHT!
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter ...
- Community Coffee dates
- Thanks to our WPD Gardening Team
- When Ryan Met Ryan
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in May
- March and April
- South calls for service info
- Congratulations Sgt John Rife
- Fun morning facts from the 2018 annu...
- April
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- Police Activity on Balsam Rd Today
- Midtown Spring Open House
- Mifflin St 2019
- Message from the Detective Lieutenant
- Administrative Professional's Day
- Visitors to West PD
- Drug Take Back Day
- Listening Circle Facilitator Trainin...
- West Community Academy Begins Tonight!
- Midvale Crosswalk Near Yuma
- What To Do If Your Phone Is Stolen
- Juveniles Entering Open Garage Doors...
- Chilly Egg Hunt
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in April
- Meet the West PD Team
- Another near miss
- Meet the West PD Team
- Madison Fire assists West PD with Sp...
- Move Over Campaign
- Meet the West PD Team
- Theft from Auto help
- Hybrid vehicles coming to MPD
- March
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- Treats for Finding Sugar
- Traffic Enforcement - Beltline
- Traffic enforcement update on John N...
- Bring A Little Luck To Meadowood!
- Extra Traffic Enforcement in March
- Spring Break Crime Prevention Tips
- FB4K
- Need help on an armed robbery from l...
- Traffic Enforcement Update
- Animal Rescue
- Tax Season Identity Theft
- New Central District Team Members
- Traffic Enforcement Heim Ave
- Third Annual Truax Neighborhood Chil...
- Coffee with a Cop - Special Guest
- February
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- Midtown District Pairs with CUNA Mut...
- Don't Get SPOOFED!
- Lindbergh Elementary Read Your Heart...
- Traffic Enforcement update on Fish H...
- Help with shots fired on Sunfish
- The Good Neighbor Project
- We need your help!
- Traffic Safety in the West District
- Read Your Heart Out Event today
- Join Our Team! Now Accepting Applic...
- Join Our Team! MPD
- North District January Calls for Ser...
- Please help our plow drivers
- Good Neighbor Night coming up
- Good Neighbor Night is Back!
- Suspect Takes Responsibility for his...
- Eastside Community Coffee
- Traffic Safety in the West District
- Honoring a fallen brother in Milwaukee
- Active Shooter Training for tonight ...
- West Side Boxing Club
- West District In-Service 2019
- Burglary prevention reminder
- Madison Winter Festival - Feb 2 & 3,...
- Busiest Time of Day in the South Dis...
- January
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- Is the Garage Door Closed?
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter ...
- December Crime Information
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter ...
- Shift Change is upon us
- Meet New K9 Patton
- West PD: Shoveled Out and Open for ...
- 2018 South Calls for Service Stats
- Traffic Safety in the West District
- Scam Alert - Publishers Clearing House
- Traffic Efforts on the Beltline
- Welcome Lt. Skenandore
- Introducing Lt. Angie Kamoske
- Intro to South Patrol Lt. Kelly Beckett
- New Captain of the West District
- Changes at South
- Community Survey
- 10 Home Safety Tips for SnowBirds!
- Community Coffee
- TEST Traffic Enforcement
- 2018
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- December
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- South District November Incidents
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- We Would Like YOUR Feedback!
- Farewell
- An Unexpected Visit
- Help Support the MPD K9 Unit!
- Bitcoin bomb threat hoax
- Most popular call types in the West ...
- Calls for Service
- Carjacking Safety Tips
- North District November Calls for Se...
- November
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- Coffee with a Cop visits West PD
- Community Read
- Cooper is Looking for a Sponsor!
- October Crime Information
- Getting Ready for Spring?
- Something to ponder when on-line sho...
- Armed Robbery
- South District October Incidents
- Beware of Porch Pirates!
- Midtown is Moving Right Along
- Buying Or Selling Online? 10 Things ...
- Orchard Ridge Event
- Prevent Property Crime
- Officer Putter Is Out Of Retirement!
- Burglary info
- Crime Scene Etiquette
- Crime types
- October
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- Halloween Safety Tips
- September Crime Summary
- Freakfest 2018
- Amelia Levett
- Midtown Open House Tonight
- The new Midtown Open House is TONIGHT!
- Upcoming District Safety Meetings
- West Calls for Service Stats
- What are you doing about it?
- North District September Calls For S...
- Apply Now! Deadline is October 19th...
- Gun Crime help
- Cookout at Salvation Army
- Help this lab find his home
- September
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- Coffee with a Cop!
- South District Update for August
- Off the Square Club
- August Crime Info
- Increased scam alert
- MPD Offers an Advanced Placement Aca...
- August Call For Service
- Breakfast at the bus stop
- The split
- Most pass but still some fail
- The South Police District Looks Diff...
- Informational Session - Sunday, Sept...
- East District Update - August 2018 Data
- A report card for my car??
- Don't be surprised
- August
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- WI Air National Guard
- Back to School BBQ
- Bad Batch alert!!!
- Job Center Groundbreaking
- Back 2 School SAFETY TIPS
- South District Update for July
- Additional Flood information
- Flood Information
- Did you know. . .
- Mid Year Burglary Report from BCU
- Introducing K9 Bowie!
- Tree Lane Facility needs
- Dominic's legacy
- If you like coffee and doughnuts
- July Crime Information
- A Fun Night on the Lake
- Vera Court Rocket Club
- 2018 Club Badge
- Home and Business Camera Registration
- Stolen cars still a big problem
- Did you know. . .
- National Night Out
- July
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- Policing Icon visits Coffee with a Cop
- Begging for a ride?
- Opera in the Park
- Pedestrian Safety Laws
- "Football Food and Fellowship"
- Disturbing trend in the Nakoma area
- West PD Crime stats- good and bad
- Westfest ice cream eating
- June Crime Blog
- South District Update for June
- Now Hiring Crossing Guards!
- This isn't Mayberry anymore
- This is the 4th of July
- Help with stolen weapons
- June
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- Credit card fraud
- 2018 City- Wide Neighborhood Conference
- May 2018 South District Data
- Moped Parking Downtown
- PGA Event Parking Update
- New Langdon St Neighborhood Police O...
- 2018 City-Wide Neighborhood Conference
- 2018 Neighborhood Conference and Que...
- Hello!
- 2018 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference
- Did you know. . .
- North District Update. May 2018
- Central District May Crime Report
- Shots fired and burglary alert
- Mourning Lt. Groehler
- Help in lockin