Police Blotter

August 25, 2024 12:26 PM

The Latino Youth Academy (LYA), sponsored by the Madison Police Department Community Outreach Unit in partnership with Amigos En Azul, Fitchburg Police Department, UW-Police, the Madison Community Policing Foundation, and other partners, concluded this year with remarkable success. LYA brought … [read more]

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 11, 2024 11:47 AM

Dear Madison Community Members, Thank you for attending our 2024 National Night Out (NNO) event in partnership with the Madison Police Department! Your presence made the evening a tremendous success and a wonderful celebration of community spirit. We would also like to extend a special … [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 1, 2024 10:54 AM

Hello East District! On Tuesday, August 13, Detective Kelly Dougherty is hosting a Domestic Abuse Resource Meet and Greet at the Pinney Branch of the Madison Public Library. Sadly, domestic abuse affects many members of our community in a very real and direct manner. It affects even more … [read more]

February 8, 2024 11:57 AM

Greetings! Applications are currently being accepted for the Madison Police Department's Community Academy. The academy will run 6 consecutive Thursdays starting February 29. The evening will start at 6 pm and conclude no later than 9 pm. The first five weeks will be held at the Madison … [read more]

November 28, 2023 6:58 AM

Greetings! During the month of November and December, the Community Outreach and Resource Education team (CORE) has been, and will continue to be very busy. Below is a list and summary of activities to date; and some of the upcoming events.... MPD Cares On Monday November 20th, Madison … [read more]

November 16, 2023 9:23 AM

Greetings: It is that time of year again where we consider various financial donations and toy drives. In 2018 we offered a new "gift" to donate toward, which will last a lifetime. The gift to read. Many youth in our community fall behind in their reading skills at an early age. Reading … [read more]

July 20, 2023 2:37 PM

There has been a lot of great work performed by your Officers lately! Be proud Madison. Some of the work we do also includes "Community Outreach" where we partner with community organizations for events. An incredibly popular event in the Central (Downtown) District is the "Madison Night … [read more]

July 20, 2023 2:37 PM

There has been a lot of great work performed by your Officers lately! Be proud Madison. Some of the work we do also includes "Community Outreach" where we partner with community organizations for events. An incredibly popular event in the Central (Downtown) District is the "Madison Night … [read more]

April 20, 2023 2:30 PM

MPD Pride is a LGBTQ+ resource group comprised of LGBTQ+ employees and allies within the City of Madison Police Department. Our mission is to serve as a resource to employees within MPD by providing education, information, and support. Additionally, we serve as the points of contact for members … [read more]

March 15, 2023 1:10 PM

THE DIVINE 9 MEET THE MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT On February 28, 2023, the Madison Police Department met the leaders and members of the first African American college fraternities and sororities (The Divine 9). The Divine 9 consists of the following fraternities and … [read more]

December 8, 2022 12:22 PM

Happy Holidays! I hope this finds you all well and staying warm. First of all, I want to thank you all for your commitment to safety. After I wrote last time about the spike in vehicle thefts and burglaries in the west district, you all responded by being diligent about locking up your … [read more]

August 4, 2021 8:59 AM

Greetings: As you may recall, back in 2018 an editorial was written explaining the desire to divert some holiday donations to the gift that will last a lifetime. . . READING. Numerous financial donations poured into the Madison Community Policing Foundation and the "Community Read" program … [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]

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 7, 2019 1:13 PM

The Madison Police Department hosted National Night Out Tuesday August 6th at Warner Park. It was an incredibly successful event with lots of opportunities for the police and park rangers to connect with the … [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]

July 11, 2019 3:00 PM

Want to learn how to make your home and personal property less tempting to thieves? Then join us for the next Good Neighbor Night! Learn more about the most common types of property crimes that occur in Madison Discover tips and low-cost ways you can deter thieves when you're asleep … [read more]

July 10, 2019 1:25 PM

Come support local heroes prior to the Forward Madison FC match! Come celebrate "The Battle of the Badges" as we take on the Madison Fire Department in a charity soccer match at Breese Stevens Field! Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Friends of MSCR. Charity match is set for 4:30pm with gates … [read more]

July 3, 2019 2:44 PM

Between calls for service, Police Officer Michelle Roof often stops out at south and west side basketball courts to interact with the youth. Realizing the uniform can sometimes be a barrier, she set out to find a different way to break the ice with the aspiring NBA stars. With rising summer … [read more]

May 22, 2019 3:20 PM

Southside Soccer Series The Southside Soccer Series is a free soccer camp for kids in Dane County. This year will be the fifth consecutive year that Amigos en Azul will be hosting this event in the City of Madison. Join us on June 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Leopold … [read more]

April 24, 2019 11:13 AM

DOSE OF REALITY On April 27, we will be collecting any unused prescription painkillers as part of Wisconsin’s next Drug Take Back Day. Madison Police Department will have two lobby locations open on Saturday from 8a-4p: East District: 809 S. Thompson Dr West District: 1710 McKenna … [read more]

April 22, 2019 10:52 AM

WEST COMMUNITY ACADEMY Come learn more about the Madison Police Department! PRICE? FREE with incentives to come! Snacks will be provided! WHO? Any adult over the age of 18 WHEN? Four Mondays: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 and 5/13 from 5:30-7:00PM *Each Monday will be a new, in-depth topic … [read more]

March 6, 2019 5:39 PM

Tuesday, March 5th marked the date of our third annual East Madison Chili Cook-off. North District officers collaborated with East Madison Community Center in the Truax Neighborhood to bring food, fun and festivities to the community. At least twelve big pots o’ chili fed a crowd of about a … [read more]

February 11, 2019 11:26 AM

Are you interested in neighborhood safety? Then please join us for Good Neighbor Night to learn how you can start or join a Good Neighbor Project! Get all the details about this MPD community safety program Learn from community members who will share creative ideas to help you get to … [read more]

February 7, 2019 7:06 AM

Hello Everyone, GIVEN THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2019 THE CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS COURSE AT THE MPD TRAINING CENTER HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you at the next scheduled event: MAY 16, 2019 6PM - 8PM. … [read more]

January 29, 2019 3:39 PM

The next CRASE Active Shooter lecture is scheduled for Thursday, February 7th from 6-8pm at our Training Center (5702 Femrite Drive, Madison). It is open to the public. No registration is required. To learn more about what this training is visit this link to our website: … [read more]

October 3, 2018 9:51 AM

For the last couple of years, the Central District Community Policing Team (CPT) has worked on developing a positive, collaborative relationship with the Salvation Army, a critical service provider that lies in the heart of the Central District. The CPT has been part of many meetings, … [read more]

September 26, 2018 8:13 PM

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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 7, 2018 1:52 PM

Today officers from MPD, Dane County Sheriff, Verona, Town of Madison, Middleton, State Patrol and others participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Some people run several miles, some bike all the way to Stevens Point and or to Portage. This is a fund raiser for … [read more]

May 18, 2018 10:29 AM

Along with our horses, the Captial K-9 group was at the Police Appreciation event, along with K-9 handler Jim Donnell and his trusty partner. [read more]

May 18, 2018 10:09 AM

On Tuesday, a group of volunteers hosted a Police Appreciation event in honor of Police Week. It was a huge success with over a 100 community members and officers attending. A special thanks goes out to the volunteers who made it happen, Paula Fitzsimmons, Sister Ann McCullough, Cindy … [read more]

May 2, 2018 2:43 PM

Friday May 11 is Blood Pressure Awareness Day, there will be free blood pressure screenings at the Meadowridge Public Library parking lot from 10a-2p. For questions, contact Sheray Wallace at sherayw@yahoo.com [read more]

March 19, 2018 6:02 PM

Seems like the number one question people in the North District are asking this week is, “who won the Chili Cook-off?” They are referring of course to the second annual Great Chili Cook-off sponsored by our friends at the East Madison Community Center. Held in support of Nutrition Education … [read more]

December 20, 2017 1:09 PM

A number of groups and people have worked together to bring better access to health care to the Meadowood Neighborhood. The partners include, Meadowridge Library, Today Not Tomorrow, Inc- Project Babies, Meadowood Neighborhood Center and Neighborhood Connectors. Access Community Health … [read more]

December 14, 2017 9:47 AM

Some of our faithful Coffee with a Cop members came bearing gifts for officers today! The coffee from Steep and Brew (thanks Saad) and snacks are much appreciated by all the officers at the West District! Please remember the CWAC group meets on Thursday's at 9am at Steep and Brew at 6656 … [read more]

October 18, 2017 8:20 AM

This Saturday - please join artists from Dane Arts Mural Arts, neighbors and officers, at the South District Station to begin painting a mural in our community room! This is a space used by many people in South Madison, so we are extremely excited with this project that will celebrate our … [read more]

October 9, 2017 10:20 AM

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

September 25, 2017 2:46 PM

Please join us Wednesday night from 4p-6p in the open area next to the Old National Bank on Raymond Rd. Along with free food grilled by officers and free books for the kids, we will have an exciting announcement! [read more]

September 20, 2017 10:49 AM

2017 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable Register today for the 2017 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable event, Saturday, October 7 from 8:00 a.m. (registration), 9am – to 12:00 p.m. (program) at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI. Free. Onsite … [read more]

August 24, 2017 12:59 PM

Several of us from MPD were fortunate to take part in the first annual (I hope) Back to School Picnic that was organized by Officer Theresa Magyera and Jenifer Vondrak from the West Middleton Elementary School. As I mentioned in previous blogs, there are about 140 kids who live in The … [read more]

July 3, 2017 12:57 PM

Every Saturday throughout the summer there is a farmers market being held at Elver Park from 8a-noon. This week, some of the West Police District Command Staff will be hosting a tent for questions and a meet and greet. Please stop by for a cup of coffee on us! [read more]

June 1, 2017 1:28 PM

Recently, members of our West Community Policing Team spent time at Little Blessings Preschool, reading with the kids and educating them about Police Officers and our role in the community. They discussed personal safety, when to use 911, and helped the kids the understand the importance of … [read more]

May 23, 2017 12:39 PM

We recently received some exciting news that a Farmers Market will be coming to Elver Park this summer! There will be vendors, events, and different organizations represented. Please attend and support your local growers. Here is the news release: Elver Park Farmers Market Saturdays June … [read more]

May 19, 2017 11:11 AM

This past Tuesday, the West District felt some community love from the "We Support Madison Police" group. This is a group of citizens who were organized by Paula and Steve Fitzsimmons. They went out an solcited area businesses for food, beverage, cake and flower donations for the event. The … [read more]

May 16, 2017 7:31 AM

Each year, the Sauk Trails Optimist Club recognizes two West District MPD officers to be the "Officers of the Year" This year Detective Lindsey Ludden and Officer Dustin Pailing were recognized at a banquet held last week. Below is a short bio on each of them. Det Ludden has been employed by … [read more]

May 8, 2017 3:39 PM

Sunday, we were blessed to have a life group from Blackhawk Church choose the WPD to do a community service project with! Blue sky and relatively warm weather ruled the day (along with donuts and bagels). Both young and old chipped in with weed pulling, mulching and pruning, and as the old … [read more]

April 26, 2017 10:07 AM

Free Movie Fridays are returning to South Madison! Please see the below flyer for your opportunity to enjoy a movie and popcorn with your neighbors and officers. All movies are FREE and open to the public. All children attending must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Free Movie Fridays … [read more]

March 28, 2017 12:29 PM

The Good Neighbor Project is, foremost, about partnership between neighbors. It is about developing multiple, creative ways to become involved in our neighbors’ lives-for example, by building a community garden, organizing a neighborhood clean-up day, or planning a block party. Crime … [read more]

March 22, 2017 10:15 AM

The Good Neighbor Project MPD’s new Crime Prevention Coordinator, Emily Samson is bringing a new twist to our Neighborhood Watch program. Officer Samson has been very busy since being asked to revitalize and update our neighborhood safety initiatives. Part of that new look is to … [read more]

March 16, 2017 3:56 PM

MPD has partnered with Carbon World Health introducing youth to fitness training. CWH has a series called Why Not Me in which they bring in major athletes to speak. This time they brought in Caylin Moore and allowed MPD to invite neighborhood kids from the West Side to meet with him. He … [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]

March 3, 2017 9:51 AM

Yesterday was the National Read Across America Day which celebrates reading. A number of our officers took part in different schools around the city. Here are a few pictures with Off. Luedtke, Off. Magyera and Asst. Chief Williams. The reports from these officers and Asst. Chief, were very … [read more]

February 24, 2017 8:13 AM

Yesterday we had a fantastic multi agency discussion at Steep and Brew on Odana Rd. with some interested citizens, Off. Brian Vandervest and Sheriff Dave Mahoney. Thanks again to Steep and Brew for hosting, this is a weekly event occurring every Thursday at 9am if you are interested in … [read more]

February 24, 2017 7:38 AM

Some photos attached from our Safe Communities event last Saturday Feb 18, at the Boys AND Girls Club on Allied. Chief Koval was present, and there was a lively discussion in Spanish with PO Zulma Franco. Immigration Attorney Ramona Natera was present to answer questions as well. There were … [read more]

October 24, 2016 9:02 AM

Streets crossing State Street will begin closing at 5:00 p.m. for Freakfest on Saturday, October 29th. Lake Street, Gilman Street, Johnson Street, and Dayton Street will all close at 5:00 p.m. Gorham Street will stay open until 6:00 p.m. in order to allow UW football traffic to the Camp … [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 16, 2016 3:47 PM

Don’t Miss Out! Register Today: http://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/planning/neighborhood-conferences-and-roundtables/1611/ 2016 Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference: People-Places-Possibilities, Saturday, October 8, 2016, Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, One John Nolen … [read more]

September 14, 2016 10:16 AM

Chief Koval will hold two community forums in the West District this fall: September 29, 6p - 7:30p at the West Madison Senior Center (602 Sawyer Terrace) October 3, 7p - 8:30p at Good Shepherd Church (5701 Raymond Road) Please stop out and meet with the Chief! [read more]

September 14, 2016 8:19 AM

Watch Wednesday 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 … [read more]

September 12, 2016 8:22 AM

The Madison Police Department is offering a Neighborhood Watch informational session on September 21st at 7:00pm. This will be the first of several Watch Wednesdays. This session will be held at the Madison Police Department’s Training Center, located at 5702 Femrite Drive. This event is free … [read more]

August 22, 2016 3:54 PM

Last week the "Connections" event was held in the Tree/Wexford neighborhood. This is a community event that has been taking place yearly for more than a decade. MPD was well-represented at the event, with the K9 unit, Mounted Patrol Unit, and West District Community Policing Team participating. … [read more]

July 29, 2016 2:06 PM

To All, Reminder that Football Family Fun Day is scheduled to take place at Camp Randall on August 7th from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Fans will enter the stadium thru Gates 1 and 10 and approximately 5,000-8,000 people are expected to attend. For more information please visit the … [read more]