Community Outreach Blotter
Tag: Community Policing
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]
November 28, 2023 6:58 AM
Greetings! During the month of November and December, the Community Outreach and Resource Education team (CORE) has been, and will continue to be very busy. Below is a list and summary of activities to date; and some of the upcoming events.... MPD Cares On Monday November 20th, Madison … [read more]
July 20, 2023 10:50 AM
This month we celebrate the efforts and work of those involved in reducing substance use disorder and seeking alternatives to arrest and incarceration. The National Deflection Week is an opportunity fo rthe Madison Police Department to highlight two Pathways to Recovery (PTR) grant programs … [read more]
May 23, 2023 3:03 PM
Amigos en Azul Soccer Series The Soccer Series is a free soccer camp for kids in Dane County. This year, Amigos en Azul will be hosting this event in the City of Verona, Sun Prairie and Madison. Join us on June 10, July 8 and August 19 respectively from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the following … [read more]
April 20, 2023 2:30 PM
MPD Pride is a LGBTQ+ resource group comprised of LGBTQ+ employees and allies within the City of Madison Police Department. Our mission is to serve as a resource to employees within MPD by providing education, information, and support. Additionally, we serve as the points of contact for members … [read more]
April 6, 2023 1:33 PM
Madison Police Department’s CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Experience) program is now back up and running. This is offered in two formats: Individualized If your group size is less than 25, registered participants attend the training provided at the Madison Police … [read more]
March 12, 2023 8:22 PM
Members of the Madison Police Department and Community Outreach will be participating in a local Spelling Bee event to honor Ret. Lt. Wayne Strong (MPD). This event is in partnership with the 100 Black Men of Madison, NOBLE – Capitol City Chapter, and the Madison Metropolitan School District. … [read more]
July 26, 2021 6:00 PM
In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, the Madison Police Department is hosting a free, five-day Leadership Camp for youth entering 7th and 8th grade in fall. Leadership Camp will focus on goal setting, effective communication and skills essential to life success. … [read more]
July 9, 2021 8:13 AM
We are excited to announce that we are offering a CSI for Kids event coming up on August 6 from 11am-1pm at Goodman Library. This event is free and open to the public. Kids (suggested ages are 8-12) and parents will meet MPD CSI personnel, learn about what they do, see their cool vehicle and … [read more]
July 7, 2021 1:25 PM
Amigos en Azul Soccer Series The Soccer Series is a free soccer camp for kids in Dane County. This year, Amigos en Azul will be hosting this event in the City of Madison and Sun Prairie. Join us on July 17th, 24th, and 31st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the following locations: **July 17 - … [read more]
April 23, 2021 3:03 PM
Parking Enforcement remains a part of MPD and our Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs') are an important part of the MPD team and City. As MPD works with Parking Utility towards transfer of these positions we would like to remind the community how important the work of our PEO’s is for the regular … [read more]
October 22, 2019 2:54 PM
Acting Chief Wahl's first podcast is scheduled to be released on Monday, October 28th. Check it out! MPD Podcast Do you have any questions (general or complex) about policing in our community? Do you have any suggestions on what kind of topics you want to hear in a future podcast? If so, … [read more]
August 8, 2019 9:57 AM
It is unfortunate that sudden violence perpetrated by an individual or individuals determined to kill innocent people is a reality in modern American communities. The good news is that the likelihood of finding yourself under fire by an active shooter is less than that of being struck by … [read more]
August 9, 2018 9:30 AM
Another great year of Vera Court Rocket Club is in the books. Over 40 kids had a blast building and launching model rockets. On launch day, the budding rocket scientists were assisted by members of MPD’s CORE team and by Neighborhood Officers Alex, and Dex. [read more]
August 6, 2018 9:30 AM
Fun for the whole family! Madison Police invite you to join us and other first responders at Madison’s National Night Out, Tuesday, August 7 from 5 pm until 8 at Warner Park. Come meet the everyday heroes who work to keep Madison a safe and healthy community. Police and Fire personnel will be … [read more]
May 3, 2018 1:36 PM
Our next offering (free) of our Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training is scheduled for Thursday, November 15 from 6-8pm at our Training Center (5702 Femrite Drive). This training is open to all members of the greater Madison community, although this is a mature topic and the … [read more]
February 24, 2018 2:39 PM
Come to the Cabaret my friend..... The Madison Police Department North District is pleased to host Chief Koval's next Community Forum. On Wednesday, February 28 from 6:30 until 8 pm, The Chief and North District staff will be on hand to meet our neighbors and listen and respond to issues of … [read more]
February 23, 2018 1:02 PM
Chief Koval is hosting community forums, starting February 27 (and goes through May), throughout our community. These are opportunities for you to listen to the Chief talk about crime trends and our initiatives. You will also hear from some of our speciality units such as the Violent Crime … [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]
November 15, 2017 7:27 PM
MPD is following in the footsteps of the Savannah-Chatham Police Department, among others nationwide, which just started a social media campaign called #NighlyLockup to remind people of the importance of LOCKING THEIR DOORS, specifically their car doors. The City of Madison has … [read more]
August 10, 2017 3:40 PM
Summer Slide? Teachers and parents alike worry about the “summer slide” Not the kind of slide you find on the playground, but the slide backwards that often happens during a summer away from school. No worries though for a bunch of kids at the Vera Court Neighborhood Center. Over the … [read more]
August 7, 2017 1:25 PM
This blog is authored by MPD Explorer Priya Heinen: I am beyond grateful to have been one of thirty Explorers picked nationwide to participate in the 2017 National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academy with the US Marshal Service Special Operations Group. During my week-long academy … [read more]
March 28, 2017 12:29 PM
The Good Neighbor Project is, foremost, about partnership between neighbors. It is about developing multiple, creative ways to become involved in our neighbors’ lives-for example, by building a community garden, organizing a neighborhood clean-up day, or planning a block party. Crime … [read more]
February 28, 2017 8:56 PM
Our Neighborhood Officers were very happy to help out at Lakeview Library’s Terrific Tuesday. The officers joined several neighborhood kids in constructing fashionable outfits from paper and colorful duct tape. As you can see, the results were pretty impressive. The design and construction of … [read more]
August 30, 2016 10:46 AM
The participants in Operation Giving Hope which took place on August 25, 2016, would like to express a sincere thank you to the many generous contributors to the project. We are still compiling our numbers, but because of the contributions made by so many of you, the team deployed to an east … [read more]
July 8, 2016 9:31 AM
Five MPD Police Explorers and two advisors are heading to Arizona next week for the National Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. The MPD Explorer team will compete against Explorer posts from all over the country. A big thanks to the Madison Community Policing Foundation for their generous … [read more]
May 28, 2016 6:32 PM
Saturday afternoon kicked off a new era at one Northside apartment community. Ridgecrest Apartments (formerly known as Woodlands Apartments) at 500 Northport Dr invited residents and first responders to a Memorial Weekend cookout. Firefighters from Station 10 and Police Officers from the North … [read more]
May 11, 2016 2:34 PM
The Madison Police Department, The Madison Community Policing Foundation, The Awesome Project, the Bayview Foundation, Unity Point Health Meriter and The Bridge Madison are bringing to you free outdoor movie nights! May 13: Big Hero 6 May 20: Wreck it Ralph May 21: Wreck it Ralph … [read more]
January 28, 2016 9:24 AM
In 2016 Chief Koval will continue with his community forums as he did last year. The next rounds of forums in will take place in February and March througout our districts. These forums are a time which allow for the public to meet directly with Chief Koval (and the command staff at the … [read more]