Several incidents near State Street result in busy weekend for MPD
Weapons violation, sexual assault, battery all occurred over weekend
Man assaulted with brick on W. Mifflin St., search for suspect continues
Victim was struck in the face, leaving a massive cut and broken jaw
In wake of increased criminal activity, MPD looks to add several law enforcement positions
2019 budget did not meet many of MPD's requests as it takes on new shift in crime
Concurrent Madison heroin overdoses prompt law enforcement to consider fentanyl-laced batch
Attorney General Brad Schimel looks to pass act eliminating fentanyl loopholes, cracking down on fentanyl manufacturers
Police heighten presence in response to violence increase on 600 University Ave. block
Over past summer, MPD has seen spike in the number of fights near campus, leading to higher police presence
MPD, UWPD, Dane County Sheriff uninvited from Madison Pride Parade
Police will still provide protection, still encouraged to attend as off-duty, unarmed civilians
Police violence is gun violence too
In light of recent protests for increased gun reform, senseless violence by officers has been neglected
Bigs in Blue mentoring program bridges gaps between community, law enforcement
This innovative program mutally benefits both sides, builds positive relationships
Following nationwide protests, Soglin calls for greater gun regulation, law enforcement in schools
Walker also announced plan to create Office of School Safety in Wisconsin DOJ
Consulting group publishes MPD analysis, issues 146 ‘attainable’ recommendations
Report emphasizes need for more officers, suggests creation of $200,000 community review board
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