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Feb 9, 2022

Madison City Council delays decision on MPD body camera pilot program

'People have been crying out for body cameras,' Adler Charles Myadze says

Nov 3, 2021

Man charged with hate crime against UW student appears in court

UWPD says hate crime incidents occur rarely, but are 'troubling'

Nov 6, 2020

‘There are clearly disparities:’ Madison Common Council debates issues rooted in systemic racism

The council is considering decriminalizing cannabis, banning police use of facial recognition techonlogy

Oct 25, 2020

Man arrested on N. Frances St. for displaying weapon, resisting arrest

Man attempted to enter residence, was denied entrance by owners

Oct 9, 2020

Madison officials discuss community input in policing, importance of transparency with acting chief

Current police-related restorative justice programs may face cuts with new budget, acting MPD chief says

Oct 7, 2020

Madison Mayor’s budget increases police funding, City Council postpones prohibition of tear gas

'I welcome this new era of innovation in public safety,' Mayor Rhodes-Conway says

Oct 7, 2020

Community members voice concerns over unauthorized use of tear gas by Dane County Sheriff’s deputy

'I think it’s a gross use of force against protestors, and I think it’s unnecessary,' Dane County official says

Sep 4, 2020

Man arrested for setting fire to multiple State Street trash cans

MPD, Madison Fire Department units were dispatched around 4 a.m. this morning

Jun 2, 2020

Madison Common Council introduces resolution to create MPD civilian oversight committee

Resolution would allow oversight, suggestions for MPD amidst unrest from demonstrations across US

Apr 16, 2019

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Madison City Council delays decision on MPD body camera pilot program

'People have been crying out for body cameras,' Adler Charles Myadze says

Man charged with hate crime against UW student appears in court

UWPD says hate crime incidents occur rarely, but are 'troubling'

‘There are clearly disparities:’ Madison Common Council debates issues rooted in systemic racism

The council is considering decriminalizing cannabis, banning police use of facial recognition techonlogy

Man arrested on N. Frances St. for displaying weapon, resisting arrest

Man attempted to enter residence, was denied entrance by owners

Madison officials discuss community input in policing, importance of transparency with acting chief

Current police-related restorative justice programs may face cuts with new budget, acting MPD chief says

Madison Mayor’s budget increases police funding, City Council postpones prohibition of tear gas

'I welcome this new era of innovation in public safety,' Mayor Rhodes-Conway says

Community members voice concerns over unauthorized use of tear gas by Dane County Sheriff’s deputy

'I think it’s a gross use of force against protestors, and I think it’s unnecessary,' Dane County official says

Man arrested for setting fire to multiple State Street trash cans

MPD, Madison Fire Department units were dispatched around 4 a.m. this morning

Madison Common Council introduces resolution to create MPD civilian oversight committee

Resolution would allow oversight, suggestions for MPD amidst unrest from demonstrations across US

From protest to party: The 50-year evolution of the Mifflin Street block party

Annual Mifflin block party has shifted away from its political roots, a result of changes among Madison police, current UW culture