Police

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Madison Police Department, are committed to providing high quality police services that are accessible to all members of the community. We believe in the dignity of all people and respect individual and constitutional rights in fulfilling this mission.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Trainings

We offer free training on this important topic at our Training Center for individuals to attend and we offer group trainings at your business/organization. 

Image description: Flyer about CRASE Training - Avoid, Deny and Defend

Compliment an Officer Today!

Have a compliment for a staff member of the MPD?  We want to hear! 

 

Invite an Officer to Your Event

Whether you are looking for officers (and police cars) to attend a neighborhood event, have officers speak on public safety in our community, or other events, reach out to us to see how we might be able to be involved. 

  • Report an Incident

    Report thefts from auto, criminal damage to property, identity theft, and other issues.

  • Parking Tickets

    Pay parking tickets, look up tickets, or find a towed vehicle.

  • Records Requests

    Request background checks, fingerprinting, or public records.

  • File a Complaint

    File a complaint with us or the Police and Fire Commission (PFC). 

Join the Team

We accept applications year-round! Our next academy starts in May 2027.

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  • Daily Calls: April 21-22, 2026

    From 6:00am on April 21 to 6:00am on April 22, we received 529 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials.

  • Daily Calls: April 20-21, 2026

    From 6:00am on April 20 to 6:00am on April 21, we received 419 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials.

  • Daily Calls: April 17-April 20, 2026

    From 6:00am on April 17 to 6:00am on April 20 we received 1,281 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials.

Community Crime Map

Find information about what is happening in your neighborhood.

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