Midtown District Blotter
Tag: Community Policing
May 31, 2022 1:01 PM
Hello Midtown! Please see the below link providing information on the 2022 MPD Summer Strategic Plan. Thank you and be well, Captain Freedman /police/blog/documents/Hello%20Midtown(2).docx [read more]
July 29, 2021 1:28 PM
Hello Midtown Please see the below link with a Strategic Plan Update Thank you! /police/blog/documents/MSP3(1).pdf [read more]
July 9, 2021 10:07 AM
Please see the attached! /police/blog/documents/MSP2.pdf [read more]
July 1, 2021 3:05 PM
Hello Midtown, As we move through the summer, and in line with our Midtown Strategic Plan, we are paying particular attention to crime trends and data--where, when, how, and (when possible) who are committing the crimes. While we have enjoyed substantial reductions in two of our three … [read more]
June 21, 2021 3:07 PM
Hello--please see the below link for our first Midtown Strategic Plan update. /police/blog/documents/MSPupdate1.pdf Thank you and be well. Captain Freedman [read more]
June 3, 2021 9:44 AM
Please see the attached PDF and video containing information about Midtown's Summer Strategic Plan MidtownSummerStrategicPlan [read more]
March 24, 2021 11:46 AM
Hello Midtown! On April 8th, 2021, at 7pm, Alder Furman is hosting a public safety focused community meeting, including discussion on recent gun violence in the Midtown District. Midtown and West Police Command will attend, along with Anthony Cooper Sr. from Focused Interruption. To get … [read more]
March 13, 2020 2:16 PM
On 03/12/20, at 8:30 am, one of our TEST officers was working the Midvale Elementary School Zone. The crossing guard had traffic stopped for kids to cross. Upon releasing traffic, and traffic one again began to flow, a subject opted to use the parking/bike lane to accelerate past the main … [read more]
October 8, 2019 4:33 PM
When a crossing guard is present at Mineral Point Rd and Midvale, NO TURN ON RED!!! Keep our crossing guards, and those in their care, safe!!! [read more]
September 5, 2019 4:16 PM
Overnight numerous homes, specifically windows, were struck by what are believed to be BB gun pellets. The victim homes are in the Orchard Ridge and Meadowood Neighborhoods. Be aware of your surroundings and call police if you see suspicious vehicles or people in your neighborhood. If anyone … [read more]
August 26, 2019 2:42 PM
Hello Sergeant Henderson. Late last week, we celebrated Ryan's promotion to Sergeant and his last day in the district. He will be missed as the Allied Neighborhood Officer and around the district, with his infectious laugh and sense of humor. It was only fitting to send him off with a feel … [read more]
July 10, 2019 6:37 PM
On 07/10/2019, a juvenile female reported being followed home from the pool located in the Hill Farms Park area. See the incident report below. Just a few suggestions to pass along to the kids: Don’t talk to strangers! Use the buddy system! Don’t walk or bike alone If you think you … [read more]
July 8, 2019 1:18 PM
We are, again, seeing an increase in burglaries, theft from autos, and theft of autos in the Midtown District. These are not specific to one area but all throughout the district! The trends we are seeing: Burglaries: Items taken from open garages while people are working in the … [read more]
June 28, 2019 10:44 PM
On April 18, 2019, we posted information on our blog regarding the marked crosswalk on South Midvale Boulevard near Yuma Drive, where the Southwest Path crosses. This location is a mid-block crossing with marked crosswalks and Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB). The blog focused specifically … [read more]
May 29, 2019 4:40 PM
In 2015, the Madison Police Department re-chartered it’s Explorer Post. Shortly after we were up and running, Becky Holmquest joined us. As with most who join our Post, she was interested in a career in law enforcement. Becky was an active member of the post, attending the National … [read more]
May 9, 2019 1:06 PM
The area around Monroe and Regent St have been hit particularly hard with burglaries and theft from autos over the last couple months. A person of interest was recently arrested on charges unrelated to the crimes in this area. After that arrest, we saw a dramatic drop in burglaries and theft … [read more]
April 18, 2019 2:24 PM
Many questions have come up regarding the bike/crosswalk with overhead lights on Midvale Blvd near Yuma. Who has to stop? What about the small stop sign on the bike path? What does “a person riding a bike in a manner which is consistent with the safe use of the crosswalk by … [read more]
April 8, 2019 9:57 AM
Move Over Traffic Campaign Below are results of the project: Time Frame: 2 ½ Hours (10:30A to 1:00P) Number of Traffic Stops Made Specifically for vehicles in violation of the Passing a Stopped Emergency Vehicle (346.072) without changing lanes or reducing speed when unable to change … [read more]
March 21, 2019 3:55 PM
On Wednesday, 03/20/19, TEST did a spontaneous project with Midtown CPT officers enforcing speeding violations in the midtown section of the beltline. Roughly every 2 to 5 minutes we sent an officer after a violation of 74 mph or higher (19 mph or over). LOCATION: USH 12 WB at Whitney … [read more]
March 6, 2019 10:01 PM
On Wednesday, 03/06/19, A TEST officer spent some time monitoring the right turns on Heim Ave. Between 7 am and 9 am there were 8 stops made for these violations. Offenders were warned and educated on the violation. While on the stops, the officer observed an additional 18 violations. [read more]
January 15, 2019 3:42 PM
Today the TEST unit worked the Beltline at the Midtown and West district borders. Over the course of 3 hours, the TEST team made 34 stops, a rate of one every five minutes! The Beltline is a 55 mph roadway although more like the Indianapolis Speedway today. The average speed was 76 mph with … [read more]
November 26, 2018 9:24 AM
The Sunset Garden Club members and Master Gardeners planted over a thousand bulbs and a hundred plants this Fall around the Midtown District station. The grounds should look beautiful this Spring! Also, there are plans to plants hundreds more plants and bushes this Spring. [read more]
October 18, 2018 12:14 PM
Midtown Police District is holding its Open House tonight from 5 PM to 8 PM. The station is located at 4020 Mineral Point Rd. Hope to see you tonight! Midtown Police District staff. [read more]