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In what will be his last State of Public Safety address in Madison, Police Chief Shon Barnes focused on his efforts to reduce crime and increase community partnerships over the last four years. The report detailed by Barnes showed an 8% reduction in violent crime and a 12% decrease in property crimes in 2024.
Assistant Madison Police Chief John Patterson named interim chief
MADISON (WKOW) — Assistant Police Chief John Patterson is being named interim chief of the Madison Police Department. Patterson will temporarily serve as the city's next top cop. He will replace current Chief Shon Barnes until the Police and Fire Commission makes a permanent appointment to the Chief of Police position.
Madison names interim police chief
The Madison Police and Fire Commission has named an interim police chief to lead the department when current Chief Shon Barnes steps down in February.
Motive for Madison school shooting still unknown, police chief says
Madison's police chief released a video news release Thursday giving an update on the school shooting last month. Chief Shon Barnes said the motive for the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School is still unknown. "We have no credible information that there are others who intend to commit further violence," Barnes said.
Champaign Police Dept. appoints new Deputy Chief
The Champaign Police Department is promoting one of its Lieutenants to replace a recently retired Deputy Chief.
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Madison police chief reports crime trending down in annual public safety address
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes delivered the State of Public Safety Address Tuesday afternoon, releasing year-end crime ...
Outgoing Chief Shon Barnes suggests assistant to serve as interim Madison police chief
Barnes has recommended Assistant Chief John Patterson to succeed him as the city searches for a permanent replacement, Mike ...
Madison police chief says it may take months to answer Abundant Life school shooting questions
Determining motives and charging decisions in Madison school shooting will take "several more weeks or months," Madison ...
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Police share more details about Madison school shooting
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes shared new details from investigation into the deadly school shooting in Madison that killed ...
Police Chief Shon Barnes gives video update on Madison school shooting
Madison Police chief Shon Barnes gave more details about the Dec. 16 shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, in a video ...