Police Blotter

April 14, 2022 1:43 PM

Last night the South Police District hosted the community and our consultant, Matrix, for 90 minutes worth of discussion on the Madison Police Department’s “Strategic Plan”. This was a Zoom meeting with about 15 citizens. I appreciated hearing some of the comments the community provided. … [read more]

January 29, 2021 1:51 PM

Happy 2021! As we move into the new year, we at MPD are preparing for our annual shift change. We will have new officers moving into the district and others moving on to new and different assignments, in other districts and areas of the Department. We are also launching our community survey and … [read more]

January 28, 2021 11:38 AM

Hello Midtown! Every year, MPD seeks community feedback. As a Midtown resident, we ask and hope that you will take a few minutes to complete a short survey. We value your feedback and look to find ways to incorporate it into our efforts to keep Madison safe and secure. As you may know, … [read more]

January 28, 2021 7:53 AM

Happy New Year to the residents of the West District. As we prepare for shift change and welcome new team members to West PD, we are interested in your feedback and have now launched our community surveys! As a Madison resident, we ask and hope that you will take a few minutes to complete … [read more]

January 28, 2021 12:09 AM

We have launched our community surveys! As a Madison resident, we ask and hope that you will take a few minutes to complete the survey. In order for the City of Madison Police Department to improve our service(s) to the community, we need and value your feedback! One of our core values is a … [read more]

November 25, 2019 1:34 PM

All, Please consider completing our annual MPD survey for 2019. We appreciate your feedback and this is an opportunity to hear from you! The link to the survey is below (and also accessible from the MPD Website) and is available in multiple … [read more]

June 27, 2018 8:12 AM

The 2018 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM-4PM at the Monona Terrace. The Neighborhood Conference is an opportunity for residents, the business community, policy makers, and other stakeholders to come together to learn, share, and network … [read more]

June 22, 2018 9:04 AM

2018 City-Wide Neighborhood Conference – Tell Us What is Important The 2018 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference will take place on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00 - 4:00 pm at Monona Terrace. The neighborhood conference is an opportunity for residents, the business community, policy makers, … [read more]

June 19, 2018 4:47 PM

All, Please see the below information and link to a questionnaire. 2018 City-Wide Neighborhood Conference – Tell Us What is Important? Complete by Friday, July 6 (Circulate Widely) The 2018 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference will take place on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, … [read more]

February 12, 2018 9:19 AM

All, Please see the following results from the 2017 Central District Community Survey. Thanks to all who took the time to complete the survey! Jason /police/blog/documents/2017%20CENTRAL%20Community%20Survey.pdf [read more]

December 15, 2017 9:44 AM

East Police District Residents, As you are probably aware, the Madison Police Department has utilized surveys as an additional way to gather information and feedback from our community. We want to know your concerns, what you are seeing in your neighborhoods, and how well the MPD is … [read more]

December 5, 2017 6:20 AM

There is still a little time left for you to complete the South District Community Survey! Please take a couple of minutes to click on the below link and let us know your thoughts - we still need to hear from many of you! We read all of the written commentary you submit to us via this survey … [read more]

October 1, 2017 1:42 PM

We need to hear from you! Below is a link to this year's survey for the South Police District. Please take a few moments to click on the below link and let us know your thoughts: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPDSOUTH2017 I read all of the written commentary you submit to us via this … [read more]

September 30, 2017 6:31 PM

Hello! For many years, MPD has utilized surveys as an additional way to gather information and feedback from our Community. We want to know what are your concerns, what is going on in your neighborhood, and how well the MPD is addressing your concerns; surveys are an opportunity for … [read more]

September 27, 2017 1:56 PM

In an effort to constantly improve our police service to you and your neighborhood, we would like to hear your thoughts and comments. Please take about 5 minutes to fill out this survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPDWEST2017 [read more]

March 13, 2017 3:30 PM

Last year the City Council approved a comprehensive study to evaluate the Madison Police Department. The study is now well under way and the consultants chosen, the OIR Group, is seeking public input. It is very important that OIR hears from our citizens. The feedback will help with their study, … [read more]

March 13, 2017 2:18 PM

Hello! With the coming of spring and the warmer weather, many of us open our windows and doors to get some fresh air after the long winter. Unfortunately, there are those who will take advantage of easier access to your home at any time of year. Recently we've had some burglaries … [read more]

March 8, 2017 12:11 PM

As I am sure many of you know, the City Council voted last year to bring in a group to study the Madison Police Department. That group, OIR is taking public input now. We look forward to studying the results of the study. It is crucial that you give feedback as to how we are doing. We … [read more]

September 14, 2016 8:23 AM

For more than a decade, MPD has been doing an annual community survey. The surveys are district-specific, and are one more way for the department to hear from the public. Please take a few moments to complete the Central District survey: … [read more]

September 9, 2016 11:14 AM

We are asking for your help in filling out a survey. Please go to your district's home page and fill out the survey for the district that you live in. Central District: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/central/ East District: https://www.cityofmadison.com/Police/east/ North … [read more]

September 8, 2016 12:19 PM

For more than a decade, MPD has been doing an annual community survey. The surveys are district-specific, and are one more way for the department to hear from the public. Please take a few moments to complete the West District … [read more]

January 13, 2016 8:35 AM

Last week I took over as Captain of the South District after the recent retirement of Captain Joe Balles. Captain Balles left behind some big shoes to fill, but I am eager to take on the challenge of leading a district filled with such talented officers. I am attending my first two neighborhood … [read more]

January 12, 2016 12:28 PM

Thanks to everyone who completed the 2015 MPD West District Community Survey. This is an important tool for us to get a feel for how we are doing and how citizens feel about a variety of issues. We had more than 500 responses....a summary of the results can be viewed … [read more]

November 14, 2015 9:07 AM

It is that time of year when each of the Madison Police Department districts seek out feedback from residents. Below is a link to this year's on line survey. Please take a few moments to click on the below link and let us know how you feel about the quality of life in your neighborhood. … [read more]

September 24, 2015 12:51 PM

Please take a few minutes to complete the 2015 MPD West District Community Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPDWest Your feedback is important...thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey... [read more]

September 24, 2015 9:49 AM

Each fall, the Madison Police Department provides a Community Survey seeking input from our community on quality of service. Please take a few minutes to respond to the Central District survey at the link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPDCentral Thank you for your … [read more]

November 6, 2014 2:12 PM

It is that time of year when each of the Madison Police Department districts seek out feedback from residents.  Below is a link to this year's on line survey.   Please take a few moments to click on the below link and let us know how you feel about the quality of life in your neighborhood.  … [read more]

October 26, 2014 5:02 PM

MPD's five patrol districts do an annual community survey.  This is an opportunity for us to hear from citizens on what their concerns are, and on how we are doing as an agency.  The West District suvey always has a great return rate, and the results and comments are helpful.  So please take a … [read more]

October 24, 2014 2:54 PM

We need your input! Please follow the link below to take the East Community Survey and help us assess the needs of our community. East Community Survey [read more]

April 7, 2014 2:27 PM

First off, I would like to thank all of the neighbors in the East District who participated in the community survey. In total, we had 264 participants give feedback. Your participation in the survey will help focus our continued work in the East neighborhoods.   Many of you reported that … [read more]

November 18, 2013 4:21 PM

   Each year about this time, the five Madison Police district captains seek out residents who live in their respective districts requesting assistance in completing an on line "community survey."   In order for us to improve our service and make sure we are addressing neighborhood concerns … [read more]

November 1, 2013 12:56 PM

Over the past two months, I have made a number of posts to this South District,blotter, and sent out a number of e-mails to neighborhood groups, regarding an uptick in burglaries and robberies in the Greenbush, Vilas and Regent St neighborhoods. Last week, many of you probably saw media … [read more]

October 29, 2013 1:10 PM

The Central District is seeking your feedback on problems in your neighborhood.  Please take a few minutes to take the 2013 survey which is attached below. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013MPDCentral Capt Carl Gloede [read more]

October 21, 2013 1:46 PM

Please take the 2013 MPD West District community survey, and help us be more responsive to issues that are important to you: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013MPDWest   [read more]

March 1, 2012 8:13 AM

As the new East District Captain I have been spending time learning as much as possible about the area's crime issues, and neighborhood concerns by researching various data sources both internally and externally. This has included review crime analyst reports, MPD crime data, internal staff … [read more]