Police Blotter
Tag: Central District
February 8, 2024 11:57 AM
Greetings! Applications are currently being accepted for the Madison Police Department's Community Academy. The academy will run 6 consecutive Thursdays starting February 29. The evening will start at 6 pm and conclude no later than 9 pm. The first five weeks will be held at the Madison … [read more]
December 11, 2023 10:59 AM
Season’s Greetings from the Madison Police Department – Central District. We want you to have a fun, safe holiday season. . . to include festive moods after the holidays and not frustration that your place has been burglarized. Each year, after vacations some people return to their homes … [read more]
November 16, 2023 9:23 AM
Greetings: It is that time of year again where we consider various financial donations and toy drives. In 2018 we offered a new "gift" to donate toward, which will last a lifetime. The gift to read. Many youth in our community fall behind in their reading skills at an early age. Reading … [read more]
October 25, 2023 9:31 AM
Greetings, we hope you enjoy a safe and fun week of Halloween activities. Today, Wednesday October 25th starts the week with the “Downtown Madison Family Halloween” (https://visitdowntownmadison.com/events/downtown-madison-family-halloween) along with other fun events for all ages. For Friday … [read more]
October 6, 2023 10:34 AM
Goodbye summer! Hello cooler temps! With the cooler temperatures upon us, this is a good time to remind ourselves not to warm-up our vehicles with the doors unlocked. Each year we have dozens upon dozens of vehicles stolen when people are warming them up, while leaving their car doors … [read more]
July 20, 2023 2:37 PM
There has been a lot of great work performed by your Officers lately! Be proud Madison. Some of the work we do also includes "Community Outreach" where we partner with community organizations for events. An incredibly popular event in the Central (Downtown) District is the "Madison Night … [read more]
July 20, 2023 2:37 PM
There has been a lot of great work performed by your Officers lately! Be proud Madison. Some of the work we do also includes "Community Outreach" where we partner with community organizations for events. An incredibly popular event in the Central (Downtown) District is the "Madison Night … [read more]
March 15, 2023 11:17 AM
Greetings Central District: In February the Central District received three new Commanders at our annual "shift change" we have in the department. Before introducing Command staff, I want to acknowledge my early observations of the Central District in general, from Sergeants, Detectives and … [read more]
October 25, 2022 1:55 PM
The City of Madison formally notified the community on September 19, 2022 that we continue to transition away from a formally sanctioned event for Halloween also known as “Freakfest”. This year there will be no "Freakfest" and no formal event. Historically, this event would be scheduled to … [read more]
June 8, 2022 9:10 AM
The Madison Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 Traffic Enforcement grant focusing on Pedestrian and Bicyclist safety. The Madison Police Department has been awarded this grant for several years in a row and we will continue prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable roadway users. … [read more]
May 11, 2022 10:27 AM
Yesterday, 5/10/2022, members of the Traffic Enforcement and Safety Team concentrated their efforts in the Central District, focussing on hazardous moving violations throughout the downtown area. A total of 30 traffic stops were conducted for speeding, red signal, and turning violations. … [read more]
April 7, 2022 12:18 PM
Dear City of Madison downtown community members and residents - As a reminder the Central Police District will be hosting two community meetings tonight 4/7/2022: Meeting 1: “Long-range strategic plan” meeting hosted via the Matrix Consulting Group. All downtown community members, and … [read more]
January 10, 2022 10:24 AM
On Saturday, 1/8/2022, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement project focusing on OWI, and other hazardous violations. The project was conducted from 8:00 PM until midnight in the area of the 900 block of E Washington Ave. During this project … [read more]
November 4, 2021 9:04 AM
October 18, 2021 9:56 AM
This meeting has been cancelled at this time. The Madison Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender's release when; in the discretion of the … [read more]
September 27, 2021 11:57 AM
The City of Madison Central Police District is pleased to welcome Lt. Edward Marshall, and new Neighborhood Resource Officer Ryan Jeffery. Although Lt. Marshall and Officer Jeffery are not new to the MPD, they will be taking on new roles to assist in helping the Central District police forward. … [read more]
September 1, 2021 2:59 PM
On Tuesday, 8/30/2021, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement project on John Nolen Dr. Officers focused on speeding and other hazardous traffic violations. During the 2-hour project officers conducted a total of 10 stops. The average speed … [read more]
September 1, 2021 2:53 PM
On the morning of Monday, 8/20/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement project on E Johnson St along Tenney Park. Officers focused on speeding and other hazardous traffic violations. During the project officers conducted a total of 20 stops … [read more]
August 26, 2021 8:09 AM
On Tuesday, 8/24/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement project in the 900 block of E Gorham St. Officers focused on speeding and other hazardous traffic violations. During the project officers conducted a total of 20 stops. All vehicles … [read more]
August 24, 2021 12:56 PM
Yesterday, 8/23/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement project on E Washington Ave near Bresse Stevens Field. Officers focused on speeding and other hazardous traffic violations. During the project officers conducted a total of 26 stops. All … [read more]
August 12, 2021 1:30 PM
This morning Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement project on E Johnson St along Tenney Park. Officers focused on speeding and other hazardous traffic violations. During the project officers conducted a total of 30 stops. The average speed … [read more]
August 3, 2021 7:52 AM
Yesterday, 8/2/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on W Johnson St near Bassett St. The project was focused on speeding and other hazardous driving behaviors. The area was selected due to the high concentration of pedestrian and bicyclists … [read more]
August 2, 2021 2:45 PM
On Thursday, 7/29/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave, near the intersection with Ingersoll St. During the project officers focused on speeding and other hazardous driving behaviors. During just two hours of enforcement … [read more]
July 28, 2021 5:55 PM
Today, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on University Ave near N Brooks St. Officers were focusing on speeding and other hazardous driving in an area with significant pedestrian and bicycle activity. During the project officers made a total … [read more]
July 26, 2021 9:37 AM
This week, Officers from the Madison Police Department will be conducting enhanced enforcement projects throughout the city. While traffic enforcement will occur in other areas of the city as well, we have projects scheduled to focus on hazardous driving in the area of E Washington Ave, Hwy 30, … [read more]
July 26, 2021 9:20 AM
On Saturday, 7/24/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave in the general area of 1st St to 4th St. During the project officers focused on speeding and other hazardous driving behaviors. During the project officers conducted … [read more]
July 25, 2021 2:32 PM
On Friday, 7/23/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an ehanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave. During the project officers were focussing on speeding and other hazardous violations. A total of 26 stops were made during the project. 22 stops were for speeding, 1 … [read more]
July 25, 2021 12:25 PM
On Friday, 7/16/21, Officers from the Madison PD conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave. During this project officers continued to focus on speeding and other hazardous driving behaviors. During the project officers conducted a total of 31 stops (30 for speeding and 1 … [read more]
July 20, 2021 1:15 PM
This morning, 7/20/21, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Johnson St near one of the pedestrian crosswalks by Tenney Park. Officers focused on speeding and other hazardous driving. Officers conducted a total of 26 stops. All stops made … [read more]
July 15, 2021 9:10 AM
The Madison PD will be conducting an enhanced traffic enforcement project this afternoon on E Washington Ave. We will be focusing on speeding and other hazardous driving. According to the National Safety Council, speeding was a factor in 26% of all traffic fatalities in 2019, killing 9,478, … [read more]
July 15, 2021 9:03 AM
On Tuesday, 7/15, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave near Pawling St (the site of a recent fatal car/pedestrian crash). From 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm officers conducted a total of 16 stops for speeding. During the project the … [read more]
July 13, 2021 8:34 AM
Yesterday, Monday, 7/12, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave focussing on speeding and other hazardous moving violations. Officers were in the area of E Washington Ave and Ingersol St, which is a 25 MPH zone. During this … [read more]
July 12, 2021 10:06 AM
This past weekend Officers from the Madison Police Department provided extra patrol and enforcement on E Washington Ave on both Friday and Saturday nights. Officers made a number of traffic stops for speeding and other hazardous moving violations. Additional enforcement is planned for the … [read more]
July 6, 2021 4:57 PM
This afternoon an Officer from the Traffic Enforcement and Safety Team (TEST) monitored speed in the 800 block of E Washington Ave - the same location of the fatal MV/Pedestrian crash last week. During the short enforcement period the officer made three stops for vehicles traveling at least 20 … [read more]
July 6, 2021 2:24 PM
This morning Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on University Ave at N Brooks St. All enhanced enforcement projects focus on hazardous traffic violations. From 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. officers conducted a total of 26 stops for hazardous … [read more]
June 27, 2021 5:23 PM
On Friday, 6/26, Officers from the Madison Police Department conducted an enhanced enforcement project on E Washington Ave focussing on OWI and other hazardous driving behaviors. From 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. officers conducted a total of 13 stops for speeding. The high speed stopped was for … [read more]
June 21, 2021 3:20 PM
On Friday, June 18th, from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., Officers from the Madison Police Depeartment conducted an enhanced enforcement project in the area of E Washington Ave and Ingersol St, focussing on OWI and other hazardous driving behaviors. During this project a total of 15 stops were … [read more]
June 8, 2021 7:05 PM
Today officers conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement operation on E Gorham St in the area of James Madison Park. From 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm officers made a total of 12 stops for speeding violations. One vehicle's speed was measured at 58 MPH when it observed officers and excelerated to avoid … [read more]
June 7, 2021 5:53 PM
On Thursday, June 3rd, officers conducted an enhanced enforcement project in the 800 & 900 blocks of E Washington Ave (for reference, this is the area around Breese Stevens Field, a large hotel, several large apartment buildings, a grocery store and numerous small businesses and resturants). … [read more]
May 18, 2021 9:21 AM
Currently officers are conducting an enhanced enforcement project in the downtown area focussing on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety. Officers are stopping motorists who are failing to yield to pedestrian's as they attempt to cross our busy downtown streets. Vehicles are required to stop for … [read more]
May 18, 2021 9:15 AM
On Friday, 5/14/21, Officers conducted an enhanced enforcement effort on E Washington Ave addressing impared and hazardous driving. From 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. officers conducted a total of 17 stops to include violations for: Speeding (highest speed stopped was for 68 MPH in a 35 MPH … [read more]
April 18, 2021 6:12 PM
On Saturday night, 4/17/21, the Madison PD conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement on E Washington Ave focussing on OWI enforcement and other hazardous driving. From 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Officers conducted 18 traffic stops for a variety of violations including speeding and racing. In … [read more]
April 15, 2021 9:27 AM
On Tuesday, 4/13/21, members of the Traffic Enforcement and Safety Team (TEST) conducted a speed enforcement operation on John Nolen Dr near Monona Terrace (35 MPH Speed Limit). In a short amount of time Officers conducted 15 stops for speeding. All vehicles stopped were traveling at least 14 … [read more]
January 29, 2021 1:51 PM
Happy 2021! As we move into the new year, we at MPD are preparing for our annual shift change. We will have new officers moving into the district and others moving on to new and different assignments, in other districts and areas of the Department. We are also launching our community survey and … [read more]
May 2, 2019 8:31 AM
All, The below entry was prepared by Lt. Dan Nale of CPD. He created the summaries of these calls a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the signficant callshave not stopped, and in the two weeks that have passed between April 20 and today, CPD Officers have responded to several additional … [read more]
April 25, 2019 8:29 AM
2019 Mifflin Street Event This Saturday, April 27th, is the annual Spring event known as the “Mifflin Block Party.” Despite having the label, it should be know that this event is NOT SANCTIONED by the City of Madison. The size of the event has varied from year to year. If … [read more]
March 8, 2019 2:01 PM
Hello all MPD has now completed our shift change for 2019—and there were a lot of changes in the Central Police District (CPD). Please meet the new members of my command team and community policing team! From Lt Dan Nale—new CPD Patrol Lieutenant (replacing Brian Austin, … [read more]
January 31, 2019 7:07 AM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
November 26, 2018 2:57 PM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
November 5, 2018 11:17 AM
Hello all, The following was drafted by Central District Patrol. Be safe, Captain Freedman CRIME SCENE 101 Introduction The purpose of this month’s blotter entry for the Central Police District is to shed some light on “crime scene etiquette”—the … [read more]
October 25, 2018 9:42 AM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
October 25, 2018 8:43 AM
Freakfest 2018 All, As many of you already know, Freakfest 2018 is taking place this Saturday, October 27th. Freakfest is an extraordinary event that typically sees tens of thousands of revelers descending into the State St event area and involves multiple music stages, … [read more]
October 3, 2018 9:51 AM
For the last couple of years, the Central District Community Policing Team (CPT) has worked on developing a positive, collaborative relationship with the Salvation Army, a critical service provider that lies in the heart of the Central District. The CPT has been part of many meetings, … [read more]
September 25, 2018 9:12 AM
Hello Central, On 9/12, a cadre of MPD folks including MHO’s (Mental Health Officer) Andy Naylor and Ryan Jennison and CORE Officers Jodi Nelson and Deon Johnson attended ‘lunch with a cop’ at the Off the Square Club. Thanks to the generosity of the Madison Community Policing Foundation, … [read more]
September 21, 2018 12:54 PM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
August 22, 2018 9:12 AM
Central District Burglary Crime Unit (BCU) 2018 Mid-Year Update Detective Jokala became the Central District BCU liaison on 1/28/18. Below is her mid-year report. Det. Jokala—along with her BCU colleagues and various central officers—did an outstanding job investigating and arresting a … [read more]
August 16, 2018 7:15 PM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD's dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
August 16, 2018 5:57 PM
Hello, During the evening of 8/15, Central CPT joined forces with the Salvation Army and MSCR to take some families who receive needed services out for a Pontoon Ride on Lake Monona. By all accounts it was a beautiful night and a fun time for the families who participated and … [read more]
July 13, 2018 12:28 PM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
June 25, 2018 9:48 AM
All, As you well know, the Central District is a unique place with an environment, features, and issues all its own. One of those features is parking—a ubiquitous challenge for those who frequent the downtown. Within that issue is an only-in-the-Central-District subset related to moped … [read more]
June 22, 2018 2:51 PM
All, Please see the below introductory blog from our newest neighborhood officer—while he is new to the role, Damion has been a central district stalwart and I am very pleased to have him in this new role! My name is Officer Damion Figueroa and I am the Langdon Neighborhood Police … [read more]
June 19, 2018 4:47 PM
All, Please see the below information and link to a questionnaire. 2018 City-Wide Neighborhood Conference – Tell Us What is Important? Complete by Friday, July 6 (Circulate Widely) The 2018 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference will take place on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, … [read more]
June 18, 2018 1:34 PM
Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]
April 23, 2018 12:05 PM
Hello all, I have some information to share regarding Mifflin St. First, however, I thought it appropriate to discuss the impact that Mifflin St (and other similar activities) has on Madison—to residents, businesses, and city agencies. Every year there are literally scores of … [read more]
March 16, 2018 2:36 PM
The below blog is from Central Neighborhood Resource Officer (NRO) Ken Brown. Ken ably wears many hats in the Central District and is currently our lead liaison at the Beacon and doing lead work in the currently vacant Langdon St Neighborhood Officer position. New beginnings, … [read more]
February 15, 2018 11:07 AM
Hello All! On March 5th, 2018, the Central Police District will host a community forum. Chief Koval, myself, and other from the Central District will be present. The Forum will be at the Madison Public Library, 3rd floor meeting room, and begins at 5:30 PM. I look … [read more]
February 12, 2018 9:19 AM
All, Please see the following results from the 2017 Central District Community Survey. Thanks to all who took the time to complete the survey! Jason /police/blog/documents/2017%20CENTRAL%20Community%20Survey.pdf [read more]
January 29, 2018 8:13 AM
Shift Change 2018 On Sunday, January 28, MPD experienced our shift change--the day when officers officially start their 2018 assignments. Some officers remain in the same role as the year before; others move within a district (different shift or beat); and some leave the district for … [read more]
December 11, 2017 12:53 PM
CPD Problem Solving Initiative 600 University Ave 2017 All, Earlier this year, I blogged about a host of concerns occuring in the area of 600 University Ave. Since that time, there have been a number of incidents, stories, and efforts made to address the myriad of … [read more]
October 25, 2017 12:16 PM
My name is Kraig Kalka and I have been with the city of Madison Police Department for four years. During that time I have mainly worked in patrol in the Central District and have worked both daytime and overnights. I am currently assigned as the State Street Neighborhood Police Officer. I truly … [read more]
October 25, 2017 10:56 AM
Freakfest 2017 All, As many of you already know, Freakfest 2017 is taking place this Saturday, October 28th. Freakfest is an extraordinary event that typically sees tens of thousands of revelers descending into the State St event area and involves multiple music stages, … [read more]
October 3, 2017 8:54 AM
My name is Ken Brown and I am currently assigned to the Central District as the Neighborhood Resource Officer. I have been with the Madison Police Department for 5 years, as a patrol officer working in the East District and Central District. Prior to being hired by MPD I was a Probation and … [read more]
September 30, 2017 6:31 PM
Hello! For many years, MPD has utilized surveys as an additional way to gather information and feedback from our Community. We want to know what are your concerns, what is going on in your neighborhood, and how well the MPD is addressing your concerns; surveys are an opportunity for … [read more]
September 26, 2017 1:35 PM
Submitted by Captain Jason Freedman and State St NPO Jessica Sosoka Over the course of the year, our crime analysts keep track of various calls for service throughout the City of Madison. At the end of this summer, I received a document which captured the data related to crime and … [read more]
September 20, 2017 10:49 AM
2017 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable Register today for the 2017 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable event, Saturday, October 7 from 8:00 a.m. (registration), 9am – to 12:00 p.m. (program) at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI. Free. Onsite … [read more]
September 20, 2017 10:47 AM
CENTRAL DISTRICT BLOTTER VIOLENT CRIME UNIT Greetings, Central District! The MPD Violent Crime Unit (VCU) expanded in early 2017 and now has 12 detectives with 2 detective sergeants. Every police district has VCU liaisons who work and share information with that district. Your … [read more]
July 14, 2017 11:30 AM
All, For many years, the Central Police District (CPD) has closely monitored safety issues in the area of 600 University. While the area has long required additional police presence and activity, in 2017 we’ve become increasingly alarmed with the patterns and trends we are observing. … [read more]
July 5, 2017 10:35 AM
July Central Blotter Power Shift Night Officers: 8pm-4am 4th Detail shift works from 8 pm until 4 am and it is a unique shift that overlaps with 3rd and 5th Details. During our shift, especially in the Central District, we see a trend of similar calls for service and most of them … [read more]
June 12, 2017 8:51 AM
All, The below was crafted by the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) detectives Lisa Fahrenbrook and Dan Nale; Lisa and Dan are the VCU liasions to the Central District. VCU is an experienced and strong team dedicated to investigating significant crimes of violence; they are a great resource for … [read more]
May 31, 2017 9:11 AM
Hello All! I wanted to update you on some personnel changes taking place in the Central District. First we are welcoming our recruits as they go solo! Even after 20 years I have distinct (and mostly fond!) memories of my first day working solo as a fully fledged MPD Officer. We also … [read more]
May 22, 2017 9:21 AM
City of Madison Police Department Central District Presents: “A Walk on the Wild Side” Safety Tips for Downtown Madison vehicles and pedestrians As we all look forward to warmer weather, outdoor activities, and the multiple markets, fairs, as well as festivals that make downtown … [read more]
April 18, 2017 6:36 AM
All, In 2016, behaviors associated with the area known as ‘Top of State’ (the 100 blk of State St and the surrounding area) generated many calls for service, negatively impacted quality of life for area business owners, patrons, and citizens, and resulted in a significant allocation of … [read more]
April 6, 2017 6:36 AM
The following was crafted by Central District day patrol officer Phil Yahnke. Thanks to Phil for his submission and, more importantly, for the work that he and the other officers (including several listed in the below article) do on a daily basis helping those in our community who are most in … [read more]
March 23, 2017 6:35 AM
A Message From Your Langdon Neighborhood Officer Hopefully you are all enjoying the nice weather out, as Spring has arrived! Even though the students spent the last few months stressing out over the exam period and end of semester deadlines, I’m happy to report that the Langdon … [read more]
March 13, 2017 2:21 PM
Stolen property guide Serial numbers: MPD has a person assigned to “leads on line” she monitors pawn shops for stolen property. Serial number searches leave little doubt of ownership. Serial numbers allow us to enter your property into NCIC (a nationwide data … [read more]
March 13, 2017 2:18 PM
Hello! With the coming of spring and the warmer weather, many of us open our windows and doors to get some fresh air after the long winter. Unfortunately, there are those who will take advantage of easier access to your home at any time of year. Recently we've had some burglaries … [read more]
February 20, 2017 10:43 AM
Hello from your friendly State Street Neighborhood Officer! I’d like to share a little bit about the partnership between homeless advocates and the Madison Police Department. Since I have started this position, the connections that I’ve made with First United Methodist Church and Bethel Lutheran … [read more]
February 6, 2017 3:20 PM
Hello! My name is Jason Freedman and I was recently promoted to Captain and subsequently assigned to the Central District. Captain Carl Gloede retired after a distinguished career at MPD, culminating as Captain of Central for 6 years. We will miss his experience and knowledge, and we wish … [read more]
December 19, 2016 10:35 AM
Central District Neighborhood Resource Officer Blog Winter on the Isthmus The winter season has finally found Madison and I would like to take this opportunity to share some relevant information. The first couple snowfalls, regardless of the amount, usually result in several … [read more]
November 18, 2016 10:00 AM
Holiday Safety The Holiday season is just getting started! The Madison Police Department, and your friendly State Street Officer, want to make this time of year as safe as possible. Generally the State Street and Capitol Square area are very safe. However, there are certainly people who … [read more]
October 24, 2016 9:02 AM
Streets crossing State Street will begin closing at 5:00 p.m. for Freakfest on Saturday, October 29th. Lake Street, Gilman Street, Johnson Street, and Dayton Street will all close at 5:00 p.m. Gorham Street will stay open until 6:00 p.m. in order to allow UW football traffic to the Camp … [read more]
October 10, 2016 9:38 AM
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING POTENTIAL RENOVATION OF THE FAIRCHILD BUILDING AT 120 SOUTH FAIRCHILD STREET MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. CAPITOL LAKES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 333 WEST MAIN STREET Please join me for a neighborhood meeting to review and discuss the study of … [read more]
October 5, 2016 9:38 AM
September 2016 Blog The Central District Neighborhood Resource Officer (NRO) is tasked with a wide range of responsibilities. One of the larger responsibilities is to serve as a liaison to the recently constructed high-occupancy or high-rise apartment buildings, which are becoming more … [read more]
September 22, 2016 11:14 AM
Kids Create at Top of State Friday, September 23 10 AM - 1 PM The Grove Join us for this special edition Kids Create! Come down to the Top of State from 10 AM - 1 PM to make your very own police badge with Officer Jessica McLay! We will … [read more]
September 22, 2016 7:55 AM
The Central District with the assistance of Festival Foods is hosting a community forum. Date: Wednesday September 28, 2016 Location: Festival Foods Conference Room 810 E. Washington Ave. Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30pm Please join Central District staff along with Central … [read more]
September 22, 2016 7:42 AM
2017 Capitol Square Reconstruction Project PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TODAY 2017 Capitol Square Reconstruction Project Thursday, September 22 @ 2:30pm Central Library, Room 302, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct the south half of the … [read more]
September 19, 2016 8:52 AM
Don’t Miss Out! Register Today 2016 Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference: People-Places-Possibilities, Saturday, October 8, 2016, Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive Mayor’s Blog Register directly online (Spanish) or by mail. Your $15 registration … [read more]
September 14, 2016 9:35 AM
Williamson Street Closure—Willy Street Fair Williamson Street will be closed between Livingston Street and Ingersoll Street this weekend for the Willy Street Fair. The closure will be Saturday, September 17, from noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 … [read more]
September 14, 2016 8:23 AM
For more than a decade, MPD has been doing an annual community survey. The surveys are district-specific, and are one more way for the department to hear from the public. Please take a few moments to complete the Central District survey: … [read more]
September 14, 2016 8:19 AM
Watch Wednesday Watch Wednesday is an opportunity for current Neighborhood Watch programs or those interested in Neighborhood Watch to learn about the start up process and how to sustain a successful program. Date: September 21st Time: 7pm – 9pm Location: Madison Police … [read more]
August 30, 2016 1:51 PM
Hello from your friendly State Street Neighborhood Officer! This summer the Business Improvement District has been putting on a number of events in the Central district. There have been several music events, including Jazz at Five, Ian’s Open Mic Night, and Live and Local in Elizabeth Link Peace … [read more]
August 22, 2016 10:22 AM
With UW-Madison classes starting on September 6th the bars in downtown Madison will once again be filling up. As a reminder, the Central District Community Policing Team offers a free Tavern Safety Training for any bar or liquor establishment upon request. The main emphasis of the … [read more]
August 17, 2016 9:09 AM
Central Blog Update August 2016 The Special Investigations Unit was established 5 years ago this month. We held our first violent repeat offender notification on November 11, 2011 and since … [read more]
August 1, 2016 2:34 PM
Staying True to Their Core Values Before starting this internship I had my doubts about the “effectiveness” of the Madison Police Department. During my scholarly endeavors I encountered many statistics about the criminal justice system that tarnished my opinion of 21st century policing in … [read more]
July 29, 2016 2:06 PM
To All, Reminder that Football Family Fun Day is scheduled to take place at Camp Randall on August 7th from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Fans will enter the stadium thru Gates 1 and 10 and approximately 5,000-8,000 people are expected to attend. For more information please visit the … [read more]
July 27, 2016 2:05 PM
Your new Central District Neighborhood Resource Officer [My name is Officer Matt Baker and I was assigned as the Central District Neighborhood Resource Officer (NRO) in June of 2016. I have been with the Madison Police Department approximately five and a half years, but have over ten … [read more]
July 19, 2016 8:13 AM
The 8th annual Ride the Drive is happening Sunday, July 31, 2016, from a 10a-2pm. Five miles of roadways will be closed from 08:30a-3p to allow people to bike, walk, and roller blade around downtown and visit 5 villages along the route offering family friendly activities including food, … [read more]
July 8, 2016 8:21 AM
Within the last several months the Williamson Street Neighborhood has seen an increase in property crimes, especially theft from autos. The Madison Police will be walking the area on Jennifer, Spaight and Morrison streets this morning to distribute flyers. A copy of the flyer … [read more]
July 6, 2016 3:29 PM
The Violent Crime Unit or VCU, is a specialty unit formed within the Investigative Services Unit. The unit began in February 2015 and consists of one Detective Sergeant, six detectives and one agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). VCU works closely with the Dane County … [read more]
July 5, 2016 11:29 AM
Whether your child is leaving the protection of the nest for the first time or your parent is moving to assisted living, we worry about them. They may be vulnerable to thieves. Sometimes bad people target these two groups if they are perceived as easy targets. What can you … [read more]
June 15, 2016 2:45 PM
MADISON, Wis. -- Bucky Badger is inviting fans to join him in watching Zootopia on Thursday, June 16, for Movie Night at Camp Randall presented by American Family Insurance. See the voting results: Zootopia: 3918 votes Star Wars Force Awakens: 3313 votes Inside Out: 275 … [read more]
June 15, 2016 12:52 PM
Gangs A group of three or more persons who have a common identifying sign, symbol, or name and whose members individually or collectively engage in engage in a pattern of criminal activity. Why Do Kids join Gangs Drawn to parties Looking for sense of … [read more]
June 9, 2016 3:19 PM
Greetings, During the summer months of each year, MPD collaborates with numerous Colleges and Universities in placing students in internships as part of their course work. Below is a short report of the Central District Intern as he began his summer with us. Capt Carl Gloede Two … [read more]
June 7, 2016 6:28 AM
Greetings, Below is a recent Chief's Blog that may be of interest to you. Capt. Gloede This week, the City of Madison Common Council will be voting on a resolution to authorize another $350,000 (in addition to the original $50,000) to study the City of Madison Police Department's … [read more]
May 11, 2016 9:11 AM
Greetings, MG& E has contacted the Madison Police Department to assist in spreading the word on upcoming work on MG&E home meter replacement. With the reoccurring fraud cases involving scam artists claiming to be with MG&E, the real staff team thought it prudent to share this … [read more]
May 9, 2016 8:54 AM
Langdon NPO Recognizes UW Greek Life Student Community Service As I complete my third school year as the Langdon Neighborhood Officer, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the actions of a certain community that doesn’t always get the recognitions that they deserve. Although national … [read more]
May 4, 2016 9:56 AM
Designer Drugs: Synthetic Marijuana An emerging trend in the drug world is the use synthetic cannabinoids or synthetic marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoids are psychoactive substances that are chemically similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the active ingredient in marijuana) and are … [read more]
April 28, 2016 8:21 AM
Prevent burglaries – Lock your doors and windows! As the warm weather is upon us, many of us will be leaving more doors and windows open to let in the warm fresh air. When leaving your homes or apartments in this warmer weather, please remember that doors and windows should be shut and locked … [read more]
April 18, 2016 8:35 AM
At the beginning of February 2016, the Madison Police Department launched a new initiative called the Veterans Outreach Program. This program serves to connect MPD military veterans with veterans in the community who have had police contact or who may be experiencing a mental health or substance … [read more]
April 14, 2016 12:07 PM
On April 19th the Special Investigations Unit will be holding it’s 10th Notification for violent repeat offenders in our community. SIU has notified 99 offenders to date and will be adding 10 new participants to the program. It is a powerful meeting to watch and is open to the public. You will … [read more]
April 4, 2016 2:21 PM
The Criminal Intelligence Section of the Madison Police Department is made up of one Sergeant, three Officers, and three Crime Analysts. This unit provides investigative support for the Police Department. The unit works on a variety of long term projects and short turn around projects at the … [read more]
March 22, 2016 7:44 AM
It is unfortunate that sudden violence perpetrated by an individual bent on killing innocent people is a reality in modern American communities. The good news is that the likelihood of finding yourself in the crossfire of an active shooter event is roughly equivalent to being struck by lightning; … [read more]
February 29, 2016 11:43 AM
Greetings, This Thursday, March 3rd marks the Central Districts Community Meeting featuring Chief Koval. Please join Central District Command staff at the Overture Center in the Wisconsin Studio. Chief Koval will present on current topics facing our community and Central District … [read more]
July 8, 2015 8:45 AM
Hello, I am the new Central District Mental Health Officer. I have been with the Madison Police Department for almost 3 years and I share my new position with 4 other officers spread across the other districts in Madison. Chief Koval created the full time Mental Health Officer (MHO) … [read more]
June 30, 2015 10:37 AM
Second detail shift works from noon thru 8 pm. It is a unique shift that overlaps with 1st and 3rd details. During our shift especially in the downtown area we tend to see a trend of similar calls for service. We would like to discuss one particular type of call that we experience that leads to … [read more]
June 24, 2015 10:14 AM
Greetings, Saturday marks the second year of a downtown fireworks event. This year, Festival Foods - Shake the Lake will take place on Saturday June 27th. The Festival begins at 5pm with a variety of food, events and entertainment taking place, leading up to the 2015 fireworks at … [read more]
June 18, 2015 7:40 AM
Designer Drugs: Synthetic Marijuana An emerging trend in the drug world is the use synthetic cannabinoids or synthetic marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoids are psychoactive substances that are chemically similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the active ingredient in marijuana) and are … [read more]
June 3, 2015 1:37 PM
Today, the Traffic Enforcement Safety Team undertook several projects around the city. This morning, officers were at S Carroll St and W Doty St doing crosswalk violation inforcement as part of a pedestrian safety grant. 13 citations were issued. Later in the morning, officers went to the … [read more]
May 1, 2015 11:44 AM
On April 30th, 2015, the newly created Burglary Crime Unit ventured out to the streets with one main objective: to bring awareness to community reference open garage door burglaries. Around 5PM, 5 Detectives, 1 Detective Sergeant, and 2 Analysts made their way to sections of the community that … [read more]
April 21, 2015 1:19 PM
Hello, I am the new Central District Mental Health Officer. I have been with the Madison Police Department for almost 3 years and I share my new position with 4 other officers spread across the other districts in Madison. Chief Koval created the full time Mental Health Officer (MHO) … [read more]
April 13, 2015 12:47 PM
As part of MPD’s embrace of a community-based policing philosophy and desire to build partnerships with our citizens, officers in the Central District have been participating in “Coffee with a Cop” as a way to reach out and meet with people in the neighborhood. Similar to other such programs that … [read more]
April 7, 2015 11:59 AM
Hello from the Central District Community Policing Team! As the weather warms up, we imagine many of you will be eager to get out of your house and enjoy the many restaurants and taverns in the downtown area of Madison. We want to share some simple safety tips you can use to prevent crimes … [read more]
March 27, 2015 8:50 AM
Next week, students from the Madison Metropolitan School District and the UW-Madison will be among those on Spring Break, heading to beaches and other (hopefully warmer) vacation destinations. In an effort to help curb burglaries during this time, Madison Police has partnered with a number of … [read more]
March 23, 2015 8:32 AM
Hello, I am the new Central District Neighborhood Resource Officer, NRO for short, a new position created by the Chief to work with the District Command Staff in addressing emerging issues in neighborhoods not served by a traditional Neighborhood Officer. I have worked for Madison Police for … [read more]
December 12, 2014 1:34 PM
Recently, a number of citizens have called to report that they have received scam phone calls where the caller ID reads 608-261-9694, the number for our Central District administrative office. The scammer pretends to be a police officer and demands some type of payment or financial information … [read more]
December 11, 2014 1:24 PM
Shout-out to Officer Scott Favour, who recently took some time to give back to those who have served our country. During his shifts, Officer Favour will sometimes stop by the veterans center on Willy St from time to time. During one such occasion, staff mentioned that a number of the homeless … [read more]
September 16, 2014 3:11 PM
A citizen emailed our Department with a compliment for one of our officers that we wanted to share. Thank you to Tammi Droessler #2702 for assisting me when I had a heart attack on West Main Street on May 6th this year. Ms. Droessler also visited me in the rehab during my … [read more]
July 31, 2014 1:49 PM
A citizen recently called our Department to express their sincere gratitude towards one of our officers - Officer Sue Krause. The citizen explained that Officer Krause went above and beyond her call of duty when it came to a recent situation. She said that while finding herself in the … [read more]
July 30, 2014 12:11 PM
Coming to a PARK near you! Join the Madison Police Mounted Patrol Unit in their "Community Corral". The Community Corral is an informal meet and greet on a scheduled date, time and location. It is a great way to 'corral' up area neighbors to say hello to the largest 4-legged members of … [read more]
January 13, 2014 9:30 AM
The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Central District– 1400 E. Johnson St.. (Speed … [read more]
November 11, 2013 10:33 AM
The City of Madison's alternate side parking restrictions will begin at 1 a.m. on Friday November 15th. That means that City of Madison residents must park their cars on the odd house numbered side of the street Thursday evening November 14th. The alternate side parking rules are in effect … [read more]
October 29, 2013 1:10 PM
The Central District is seeking your feedback on problems in your neighborhood. Please take a few minutes to take the 2013 survey which is attached below. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013MPDCentral Capt Carl Gloede [read more]
September 18, 2013 9:53 AM
During the last several days, I have received reports from patrol officers taking residential burglary complaints in the Langdon Neighborhood. These reports are concerning because the nature of the crimes put the personal safety of citizens of the Langdon Neighborhood at significant … [read more]
September 9, 2013 3:38 PM
For each police officer, September 11 cannot pass without remembering our fallen colleagues, and that horrible day in 2001 where we watched the loss of life of not only police officers and firefighters, but those people just going about their daily lives. The need for blood on that day was … [read more]
August 26, 2013 9:44 AM
On Tuesday, August 20, Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST) officers participated in red signal enforcement at the corner of University Av and N Brooks St. Officers were out to monitor correct and safe stops at the red traffic signal at that intersection. The team had 30 stops: three were … [read more]
August 12, 2013 1:44 PM
The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 East District – 2400 Atwood Av. (25 MPH Zone) … [read more]
August 5, 2013 11:38 AM
The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: This is National … [read more]
June 24, 2013 1:09 PM
The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 East District – 3200 Atwood Av (30 MPH Zone) (Speed … [read more]
June 17, 2013 1:49 PM
The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Central District– 1400 E. Johnson St. (Speed Enforcement … [read more]
June 10, 2013 7:24 AM
On Friday June 7th, Madison Police Central District officers stopped in at the Salvation Army Shelter and spent some time with families in planting flowers in their garden. One of the moms that was there was eager to help as well. She mentioned that she previously worked at a greenhouse … [read more]
June 5, 2013 8:41 AM
The Central District Station has a limited number of the Safe Communities - Slow Down Yard Signs available for citizens to pick up and place in their yards. Signs can be picked up at the address below. Central District City County Building GR 22 211 S. Carroll … [read more]
May 17, 2013 12:45 PM
Thursday, TEST conducted a Pedestrian Safety Initiative at the intersection of Williamson St and S. Dickenson St. between 0800 and 1145. This intersection has been the subject of complaints from area residents and business owners due to a lack of motorist compliance yielding for pedestrians … [read more]
May 17, 2013 8:07 AM
Thursday May 16, 2013: TEST conducted a Pedestrian Safety Initiative at the intersection of Williamson St and S. Dickenson St. between 0800 and 1145. This intersection has been the subject of complaints from area residents and business owners due to a lack of motorist compliance yielding … [read more]
May 15, 2013 12:35 PM
The MPD's annual Award Ceremony will be held at Monona Terrace this evening at 6:00 pm. This year, nearly 40 citizens, police officers, and civilian MPD staff members will be recognized. For the first time, Chief Noble Wray will present a Courageous Service Award. It will be an annual … [read more]
May 13, 2013 1:25 PM
The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 South District– 3700 Speedway Road. (30 MPH Zone) (Speed … [read more]
May 2, 2013 9:30 AM
On Wednesday, May 8, students of Marquette Elementary School, and their parents, are invited to join Madison Police Officers for a special Bike to School day. Meet prior to 7:00 am at one of these two locations: Tenney Park BB Clarke Beach The two cycle-busses will leave … [read more]
April 25, 2013 9:13 AM
MPD Targets Violent & Disruptive Behavior As the weather begins to warm we encourage you to visit Downtown Madison. There are many retail businesses, museums, restaurants and bars that are eager to see you. The Madison Police Department will deploy additional resources in the … [read more]
April 22, 2013 12:00 PM
As the weather slowly turns toward Spring, the buzz of activity downtown has begun. This coming weekend will be a busy time around the Capital Square. The ever popular Farmers Market and the 32nd Crazylegs Classic event will bring thousands of people together this Saturday morning … [read more]
April 22, 2013 9:19 AM
On Wednesday May 8th the members of the Central District Community Policing Team will team up with parents and children from the Marquette and Okeefe schools as they bike to school in the morning and bike home after school. Locations of rally points for the rides are being coordinated and … [read more]