Central District
The Central Police District encompasses the central area of the city and is bounded to the west and south by U.W. Hospitals, Campus Drive, Old University Avenue, Breese Terrace, and Regent Street. The east boundaries are Fordem Avenue, First Street, East Washington Avenue, Winnebago Street, and Atwood Avenue.
Central District Photos
View Madison Police on Facebook.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 … [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 … [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 … [read more]
Your Commanding Officers
Jason Freedman
Central District
Captain of Police
David McCaw
Lieutenant of Detectives
Brian Austin
Lieutenant of Patrol
Brian Chaney Austin
Lieutenant