UW-Madison Police Report Fewer Arrests at Game
Police reported 12 ejections and eight arrests at Saturday's Badgers-Rutgers football game at Camp Randall Stadium.
Madison Law Enforcement News
Across Madison, coverage here takes in police operations, officer discipline, use-of-force policy and federal enforcement actions. The page follows the city's police department as well as federal agencies working in the area.
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November 6, 2026
Dane County DA Weighs Charges in Ruiz ShootingMadison police brace for a charging decision on the officer who shot Corey Ruiz, as the city's budget faces strain from planned overtime.
October 30, 2026
Madison to Launch Independent Police Force ReviewResearchers will examine police use of force policies and training programs in the city beginning in early 2027.
October 30, 2026
Judge Sentences Madison Man to Federal PrisonDavoris Anderson received a 27-month prison term for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon.
October 27, 2026
Madison Establishes Police Body Camera WorkgroupThe city initiative aims to draft new policies for police body-worn cameras and use-of-force protocols.
October 15, 2026
Woman Bites Officer Following Madison ArrestA 20-year-old woman faces multiple charges after an altercation at a hospital while in police custody.
October 15, 2026
Madison Police Seek Grant for Drone Pilot ProgramThe Madison Police Department is requesting federal funding to launch a Drone as First Responders initiative.
October 9, 2026
Police Arrested Man After Madison Knife IncidentA 31-year-old suspect was taken into custody following an off-campus emergency alert on Langdon Street.
October 7, 2026
Madison Police Created New Oversight SectionThe department launched a specialized unit to enhance training and accountability for local law enforcement.
September 24, 2026
Madison Approved Police Body Camera ProgramThe city council greenlit funding for 220 body-worn cameras in the newly passed 2027 capital budget.
September 21, 2026
Madison Police Will Create Outreach Section in 2027The city department plans to launch a new division focused on transparency and policing quality by February 2027.
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Reporting here centers on the city's police department, its command decisions, and how policies and disciplinary cases are handled. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever an enforcement story crosses the line. Accountability reviews and policy changes tend to surface as often as individual arrests do. Staffing levels and budget decisions are the constraints that shape most of what the department can do.