Madison Police Department

Wauwatosa PD Creates New Intel-Gathering Policy

After 'lessons learned,' aims to balance citizens' civil rights and law enforcement.

Madison Police Chief Takes Top Job in Seattle

Shon Barnes has been overseeing response to Abundant Life school shooting.

Long Waits Undercut Open Records Law

Governments have stalled for months to provide records. Enter the Wisconsin Transparency Project.

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.

Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed

Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers.

False Active Shooter Reports at Schools Across State

A dozen schools report 'swatting,' prank calls meant to bring armed police response.

Madison Felon Sentenced for Possessing Five Firearms in Appleton

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 years Initial Confinement for 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault

School Incident in Village of Mount Horeb, Wis.

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

Previously Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Unanimous Passage of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Legislation from Senate Committee