Several bodies have oversight over policing in Madison. Under state statute, the notoriously opaque Madison Police and Fire Commission is tasked with discipline, hiring, and firing of any officers in […]
“Bodycams Are Not What They Seem”
Should Madison police wear bodycams? That’s the question the Madison Common Council has been debating as they move toward a vote on whether or not to implement a pilot program […]
History in the Age of Mass Incarceration
This month marks the forty-year anniversary since revolutionary journalist and political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal was sentenced to life in prison, sparking the Free Mumia movement and continued calls to repair […]
Mental Health First Responders – An Alternative to Policing
Over the past year, cities across the nation have seen increased interest in exploring alternatives to policing. First up today, we hear from city alder Arvina Martin about her work […]
Meet Shon Barnes, Madison’s New Chief of Police
Earlier this month, Madison swore in Shon Barnes as the new chief of police. For today’s show, we feature Tuesday host Carousel Bayrd’s exclusive interview with Chief Barnes about his […]
Policing is Broken. How Can We Fix It?
Earlier this week, a new Madison police chief was sworn in, prompting renewed public conversation around the role of policing in our community. We take this opportunity to reflect on […]
