Police Blotter

August 14, 2024 9:08 AM

The Madison Police Department's Community Outreach Unit, in collaboration with the Black Officers Coalition, participated in 100 Black Men of Madison "Back To School" event last week. MPD is proud to have particpated the last two years in our effort to support students in need as they prepare … [read more]

August 5, 2024 11:13 AM

Greetings! We hope to see you out during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th from 4-7PM. Communities throught the city will be hosting events in partnership with the Madison Police Department. Come out and meet officers from our specialized teams (K-9; Mounted; Drone; SWAT; and … [read more]

August 8, 2019 9:57 AM

It is unfortunate that sudden violence perpetrated by an individual or individuals determined to kill innocent people is a reality in modern American communities. The good news is that the likelihood of finding yourself under fire by an active shooter is less than that of being struck by … [read more]

August 1, 2019 10:42 AM

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Together, we are making that happen. From 5:30pm – 8pm neighbors throughout Madison and across the nation … [read more]

February 1, 2019 11:46 AM

The Madison Winter Festival will be taking place at Elver Park this weekend February 2nd and 3rd, just in time for the "warm" weather. The event is a family event focused on outdoor recreation, arts, and community and will feature a variety of events from live music, to fat tire bike racing, to … [read more]

October 25, 2018 8:43 AM

Freakfest 2018 All, As many of you already know, Freakfest 2018 is taking place this Saturday, October 27th. Freakfest is an extraordinary event that typically sees tens of thousands of revelers descending into the State St event area and involves multiple music stages, … [read more]

August 30, 2018 1:34 PM

Today (8/30/18), from 12:00PM until 3:00PM, the Madison South Police District along with the Early Childhood Learning Center will be hosting a back to school BBQ! Please stop by for burgers, hot dogs, and games to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. The location is the front … [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]

October 9, 2017 10:20 AM

See attached flyer for more information. WI LE Vigil [read more]

October 2, 2017 8:51 AM

“National Coffee with a Cop Day” Open House You’re invited to a special open house on Wednesday, October 4th to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day! Stop in at Steep N Brew West (6656 Odana Road – Market Square Shopping Center) from 3:30 to 4:30pm to enjoy free coffee and treats and meet … [read more]

March 3, 2017 6:54 PM

If you follow the police beat in the paper, recent news coming out of the North and East sides has rocked the community. Earlier this week we witnessed the death by homicide of a young man on East Washington Ave. The week prior, four young men were seriously injured further out on The Ave. … [read more]

December 29, 2016 12:59 PM

Earlier this month Neighborhood Resource Officer Heather Dzick and members of the MPD Community Outreach and Resource Education Team, Sgt Scott Kleinfeldt and Officer Deon Johnson, along with the Sennett Families and Community Engagement Team, planned and participated in a event at Sennett … [read more]

October 6, 2016 9:25 AM

Yesterday, a group of citizens hosted an MPD appreciation event at the West District station. Over the course of the afternoon, citizens stopped in to meet with officers and enjoy some food. It was a great opportunity for officers and citizens to engage and enjoy a bite to eat. The event … [read more]

September 26, 2016 8:27 AM

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September 9, 2016 2:05 PM

Watch Wednesday is an opportunity for current Neighborhood Watch programs or those interested in Neighborhood Watch to learn about the start up process and how to sustain a successful program. Date: September 21st Time: 7pm – 9pm Location: Madison Police Department Training … [read more]

June 20, 2016 7:03 PM

The first annual American Family Insurance Championship will be held this weekend (June 24, 25 and 26) at University Ridge Golf Course. Expect increased traffic and possible delays in the area, particularly during the afternoon rush hour period on Friday, June 24. If you can, use alternate … [read more]

June 15, 2016 2:45 PM

MADISON, Wis. -- Bucky Badger is inviting fans to join him in watching Zootopia on Thursday, June 16, for Movie Night at Camp Randall presented by American Family Insurance. See the voting results: Zootopia: 3918 votes Star Wars Force Awakens: 3313 votes Inside Out: 275 … [read more]

May 11, 2016 2:34 PM

The Madison Police Department, The Madison Community Policing Foundation, The Awesome Project, the Bayview Foundation, Unity Point Health Meriter and The Bridge Madison are bringing to you free outdoor movie nights! May 13: Big Hero 6 May 20: Wreck it Ralph May 21: Wreck it Ralph … [read more]

April 18, 2016 3:12 PM

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April 13, 2016 8:11 AM

Hear directly from Chief Koval on topics to include what we are looking for in prospective candidates, the Madison method of policing, as well as a detailed description of the hiring process. Interested individuals can hear an overview of the entire hiring process, ask questions, and then take … [read more]

October 15, 2015 11:49 AM

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October 14, 2015 12:41 PM

East Community Police Team Officers Dao and Thai Xiong recently participated in the Madison School Community Recreation Superhero Training Camp. This event brings community and service providers together for a series of activities. Each team is a parent and child from the community. Successful … [read more]

August 6, 2015 11:16 AM

Thanks to everyone who stopped out at Elver Park on Tuesday night for MPD's National Night Out event: [read more]

June 29, 2015 9:57 AM

The City of Madison Parks Department will present fireworks at Elver Park (1250 McKenna Blvd.) this Thursday, July 2nd. The event is free, and the fireworks will start at about 9:30pm. A few reminders: Parking is free in the Elver Park lot, until the lot fills. Please leave alcohol, … [read more]

June 24, 2015 10:14 AM

Greetings, Saturday marks the second year of a downtown fireworks event. This year, Festival Foods - Shake the Lake will take place on Saturday June 27th. The Festival begins at 5pm with a variety of food, events and entertainment taking place, leading up to the 2015 fireworks at … [read more]

March 18, 2015 11:06 AM

This Saturday, March 21st, 15 Madison police officers will be heading to the West High School basketball court to test their skill set against some of the best "ballers" from the Memorial, West and LaFollette varsity basketball teams. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Cap Times reporter Steve … [read more]

October 30, 2014 12:08 PM

Halloween is always an exciting time for kids because of the fun costumes and the large amounts of candy. While they may get caught up in the excitement of it all, the Madison Police Department wants to ensure a safe night of trick-or-treating in addition to the fun. Children should always … [read more]

October 24, 2014 3:11 PM

The Madison Professional Police Officers’ Association hosted its inaugural Hot on the Trail 5K and Kids Donut Dash this past Saturday, October 18. Playing on the stereotype of “cops and donuts” – and with the help of East District Officer Emily Samson – the Association set up this event … [read more]

September 3, 2014 7:52 AM

For most kids, the approach of a new school year means buying back-to-school notebooks, fresh packs of mechanical pencils, a new lunchbox, and figuring out a cute outfit for the first day of school. For kids in the Darbo/Worthington neighborhood, it also means that it is time for … [read more]

August 20, 2014 4:25 PM

Join fellow community and neighborhood leaders Saturday, September 13 from 8am to 4:30pm for the 2014 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Register today: http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/NeighborhoodConference/ [read more]

August 20, 2014 4:20 PM

Join fellow community and neighborhood leaders Saturday, September 13 from 8am to 4:30pm for the 2014 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Register today: http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/NeighborhoodConference/ [read more]

July 30, 2014 12:11 PM

Coming to a PARK near you! Join the Madison Police Mounted Patrol Unit in their "Community Corral". The Community Corral is an informal meet and greet on a scheduled date, time and location. It is a great way to 'corral' up area neighbors to say hello to the largest 4-legged members of … [read more]

June 30, 2014 3:08 PM

The City of Madison will host a fireworks event this Thursday, July 3, at Elver Park.  A few reminders for those planning to attend: Free parking is available in the Elver Park lot.  However, those parking in the lot will not be allowed to leave for about 20-30 minutes after the … [read more]

September 9, 2013 3:38 PM

For each police officer, September 11 cannot pass without remembering our fallen colleagues, and that horrible day in 2001 where we watched the loss of life of not only police officers and firefighters, but those people just going about their daily lives.   The need for blood on that day was … [read more]

June 11, 2013 3:21 PM

With the increased reliance we all have on technology to keep us connected to our friends, conduct business, and obtain news and information, it is important for us to remember not to invite criminal activity into our homes through our electronic devices. In order to help people understand … [read more]

June 10, 2013 1:22 PM

The Madison Police Department's Safety Education Unit participated at the "Safety Saturday" event held on the Capitol Square this past weekend.  In addition to a display of police vehicles, officers answered questions, passed out safety related materials, and interacted with kids. This was … [read more]

May 15, 2013 12:35 PM

The MPD's annual Award Ceremony will be held at Monona Terrace this evening at 6:00 pm. This year, nearly 40 citizens, police officers, and civilian MPD staff members will be recognized. For the first time, Chief Noble Wray will present a Courageous Service Award. It will be an annual … [read more]

May 13, 2013 1:25 PM

The Madison Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically addressing traffic violations this week in the following areas:    Tuesday, May 14, 2013 South District–  3700 Speedway Road.  (30 MPH Zone) (Speed … [read more]

May 13, 2013 8:47 AM

On Thursday May 2, at the height of prom season, Madison Police Department participated in a traffic crash demonstration at Lafollette High School to show students the possible tragic consequences of intoxicated driving. Lafollette High Educational Resource Officer Ken Mosley and members of … [read more]

May 8, 2013 1:14 PM

Tonight marks the start of the third annual Olin Park Concert Series, presented by FOOT - the Friends of Olin-Turville - in partnership with the Madison Parks Department and the Madison Police Department. These weekly concerts, held in the Olin Park Pavillion, are free and appropriate for … [read more]