This morning, Shon Barnes was sworn in as Madison’s new Chief of Police. Barnes will be replacing outgoing Chief of Police Vic Wahl, who’s served as the interim head of […]
Madison PFC selects Shon Barnes as new police chief
Dr. Shon Barnes, of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability in Chicago, will be Madison’s next top cop. On Friday, Madison’s Police and Fire Commission voted 3-2 to extend a […]
Madison Committee Reviews Police Procedures
Photo by Mainzer-Einsatzfahrzeuge on Pixabay. The City of Madison is reviewing the standard operating procedures for its police force. Standard operating procedures are the guidelines for officers to follow […]
New Madison Police Chief unlikely before December
According to a draft timeline of the selection process, the Madison Board of Police and Fire Commissioners intends to select a new permanent Chief of Police by the end of […]
Madison Police Arrest Alleged Predator
An 11-year old girl has helped Madison police catch a man they believe is responsible for assaulting several women. Madison police made the arrest on Monday, saying he could have […]
Madison PD Officers: Are There Too Many? Too Few? Best Approach?
At a news conference in April, after a particularly busy night of gunfire reports, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval told reporters that Madison needs to have a “come to Jesus […]
