Community Outreach and Resource Education
The Community Outreach and Resource Education (CORE) Team mission is to enhance the Madison Police Department's efforts to reduce disproportionate arrests related to racial disparities and improve trust and perception of fairness through procedural justice, community outreach, education and problem solving.
CORE Objectives
- Break down barriers between youth and police.
- Create and expand programs to divert youth from the criminal justice system
- Work collaboratively across districts and with outside agencies to find solutions to social and community issues.
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 …
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 …
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 …