Chief's Office
Our agency is managed by our Chief of Police and 3 Assistant Chiefs.
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Chief John Patterson
Started with the MPD in 1998
- Became Acting Chief in early 2025
- Permanent position of Chief was offered by the Police and Fire Commission in the fall of 2025
- Previously oversaw MPD's annual operating and capital budgets, oversight of police training and hiring and community outreach efforts as an Assistant Chief
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Assistant Chief Paige Valenta
Started with the MPD in 1997
Oversees:
- Community Outreach
- Court Services
- Finance
- Honor Guard
- Mental Health Unit
- Records
- SWAT
- Training
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Assistant Chief Matt Tye
Started with the MPD in 2000
Oversees:
- 6 districts
- K9 Unit
- Mounted Patrol
- Special Events Team
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Assistant Chief Angie Kamoske
Started with the MPD in 1998
Oversees:
- Investigative Services
- Dane County Narcotics Task Force
- Forensics
- Professional Standards & Internal Affairs
- Property
- Traffic & Specialized Services
- Crime & Data Analysis
- Technology
