It is the mission of the Madison Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do this with honor and integrity, while at all time conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence. We will strive to meet our mission by maintaining the core values of our Department: Trust, Compassion, Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect.
