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Central District Neighborhood Officers

The mission of the Madison Police Department Neighborhood Police Officers is to create positive change within the specific neighborhood in which they are assigned. This is accomplished by working in a collaborative partnership with the community and neighborhood stakeholders to build trust, break down barriers and enhance the quality of life for all, toward the common goal of a successful, self-sustaining neighborhood.

The mission of the Madison Police Department Neighborhood Resource Officers is to create positive change within multiple neighborhoods or areas in which they are assigned. This is accomplished by working in collaborative partnerships with the community and neighborhood stakeholders to build trust, break down barriers and enhance the quality of life for all, toward the common goal of a successful, self-sustaining neighborhoods. The geographic scope of the NROs is flexible and will change as problems or neighborhood concerns change.

James Dower

James Dower

Hello, my name is James Dower, and I currently serve as the Central District's Neighborhood Resource Officer. I have worked for MPD for three years, and most of that time has been spent serving downtown Madison. I also serve on the Special Events Team. Prior to joining MPD, I was a teacher and coach for 10 years. If you want to connect with me, I can be reached at jdower@cityofmadison.com.

Ryan Jeffery

Ryan Jeffery

Hello, my name is Ryan Jeffery, and I currently serve as the Central District's Neighborhood Resource Officer. I have worked for MPD for 4 years, and most of that time has been spent serving downtown Madison. I also serve on the Special Events Team's Medic, Bike, and Logistics Teams. I am a Mental Health Liaison, a member of MPD Pride, and a Crisis Negotiator. I try to spend as much time as I can working in my community; here is a photo I was able to take near State Street! If you want to connect with me, I can be reached at rjeffery@cityofmadison.com

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