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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]

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]

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]

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 15, 2023 1:10 PM

THE DIVINE 9 MEET THE MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT On February 28, 2023, the Madison Police Department met the leaders and members of the first African American college fraternities and sororities (The Divine 9). The Divine 9 consists of the following fraternities 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]

February 12, 2021 10:06 AM

MPD’s Community Outreach unit, in partnership with Common Wealth Development, facilitated direct conversations between Chief Barnes and Madison area youth during the Chief’s second week. “The idea of leadership is to lead for the future” Chief Barnes shared with youth participants in one of the … [read more]

November 10, 2020 1:06 PM

On Tuesday, September 15th officers from the Madison Police Department worked in collaboration with the 100 Black Men of Madison to conduct a community service food distribution. Officers met during the morning of September 15th, with members of the 100 Black Men of Madison, and organized a … [read more]

August 12, 2019 10:24 AM

What is the Community Academy? The Community Academy is designed to give you an in-depth look at the values, goals, and operations of the City of Madison Police Department. Our goal is to strengthen the partnership we have with our community by building understanding and improving … [read more]

July 10, 2019 1:25 PM

Come support local heroes prior to the Forward Madison FC match! Come celebrate "The Battle of the Badges" as we take on the Madison Fire Department in a charity soccer match at Breese Stevens Field! Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Friends of MSCR. Charity match is set for 4:30pm with gates … [read more]

July 3, 2019 2:44 PM

Between calls for service, Police Officer Michelle Roof often stops out at south and west side basketball courts to interact with the youth. Realizing the uniform can sometimes be a barrier, she set out to find a different way to break the ice with the aspiring NBA stars. With rising summer … [read more]

May 2, 2019 4:39 PM

Last month, MPD’s community outreach unit was contacted by a case manager for adults with disabilities. The case manager explained that someone she supported was interested in everything related to first responders. The community outreach team hosted Ryan (pictured, in backward hat) at … [read more]

April 22, 2019 10:52 AM

WEST COMMUNITY ACADEMY Come learn more about the Madison Police Department! PRICE? FREE with incentives to come! Snacks will be provided! WHO? Any adult over the age of 18 WHEN? Four Mondays: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 and 5/13 from 5:30-7:00PM *Each Monday will be a new, in-depth topic … [read more]

March 20, 2019 2:22 PM

MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center Teams with Madison Police for Paper Drive Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) and the Madison Police Department are holding a paper drive for families who use the Meadowood Neighborhood Center Food Pantry. The pantry serves about 75 families in … [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]

June 11, 2018 4:20 PM

On Tuesday, 6/12/2018, The Madison Police Department has been fortunate enough to host a celebrity. Many would think of a celebrity for being great in performing music or television/movies, but Tyler “Donut Boy” Carach is a celebrity for genuine care, concern, and kindness. 10-year-old Tyler … [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]

April 12, 2018 6:07 PM

This week, officers from the North District shared a round-robin open house of sorts with our friends at the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin. In recognition of National Donate Life Month, we were honored to tour the nearby Eye Bank. The great staff there are quietly doing incredible work giving the … [read more]

April 6, 2018 12:00 PM

Officers Stephanie Nelson and Jessica Wolf helped organize an art class for kids at Centro Hispano on Madison's southside earlier this week. The kids had a lot of fun experimenting with different art supplies and hanging out with the cops. The kids even made their own badges! [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]

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]

October 24, 2017 1:20 PM

“Of all the opportunities there are to give back to the Madison community, one of my favorites is one-on-one mentoring where I have the chance to truly have a positive impact on someone,” says Community Outreach Officer Tyler Grigg. In its 2nd year, Bigs in Blue is a mentoring program that … [read more]

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