The Madison Police Department remains a national leader when it comes to hiring and retaining women.

Currently, women make up 28 percent of officers at our department. Nationally, women make up 12 percent of sworn officers.

From patrol officer to assistant chief…
From K9 handler to crisis negotiator…
From drone operator to professional employee...

Whatever path you choose, it’s achievable at MPD.

Happy International Women's Day!

This mental health situation has safely resolved and the involved person is receiving help and treatment. Traffic is open in all directions. Thank you.

MPD and MFD are responding to an incident in progress at N Park St and Regent St. Traffic is shut down. Please avoid the area until further notice. There is no public safety threat.

It's time for another epic showdown on the ice between MadCity Police hockey team & Madison Fire hockey team!

Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Dr
2 PM Community Skate
4:30 PM Military All-Star Game
6 PM Fire vs Police Game

This event benefits Safe Communities:
safercommunity.net

Know and understand your rights!

At this meeting to inform community members about their constitutional rights during traffic stops, MPD officers will also share crime prevention tips to protect against identity theft.

Details here: ow.ly/kV5050QCTQe

Good news!

Our groundDOG did not see his shadow! Here's to an early spring!

Freddie is the newest pup on our K9 unit! 🐶

Today is the start of Black History Month.

In the upcoming weeks, we will be recognizing the work of our past and current Black officers.

We thank them for selfless public service and their continuous contributions to our community.

Chief Barnes and city leaders are discussing year-end crime data from 2023 and goals for improving public safety this year.

There were 10 homicides in Madison last year. We have arrested or identified a suspect in eight of those cases.

NFL coach Andy Reid’s frozen mustache topped headlines this past week. …

But have you seen Cooper’s?! He is one of the horses on our Mounted Patrol Unit.

Pretty sure he is giving Reid a run for his money! 🐴🥶🏈

A snow emergency remains in effect for the City of Madison tonight, Jan 10. When parking your vehicle this evening, please choose off-street parking options. If you cannot find off-street parking, follow alternate-side parking rules.

Details here: ow.ly/m27q50QpICC

#WiSilverAlert issued statewide for missing Carlos Malave, 71, Male, White, 5 ft 6 inches, 170 LBS, driving a 2013/Black Ford/Escape IL license plate EU6891. Anyone with information call City of Madison Police Department at 608-266-4730. Madison Police facebook.com/WiSilverAlert

Happy New Year from the City of Madison!

City offices are closed on January 1st.

Happy holidays from all of us at the Madison Police Department. ❄️❄️❄️
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