On Sunday, February 11, 2017 at 1:04 am the Town of Madison PD had additional personnel working specifically for OWI enforcement.  The assigned officer observed a tan Chevy Suburban operating at an excessive speed on John Nolen Drive.  The officer activated his emergency lights on John Nolen Drive.  The suspect vehicle increased its speed and headed west bound on the West Beltline Hwy, then exited on Rimrock Road and headed south bound. The officer terminated the pursuit on Rimrock Road at East Badger Road.  A few minutes later a different officer located the suspect vehicle crash at Rimrock Road at … Continue reading Crash after police pursuit

It is with deep sadness to report that I was advised by Officer Pucillo that K9 Brando will be euthanized today at 1:00 pm due to health complications.  Brando recently had his 15th birthday.  Brando became part of our department in 2004 and worked hard until 2013 when Brando finally retired.  According to his handler and owner Officer Pucillo Brando really missed going to work up until his health started to deteriorate. Our condolences to Officer Pucillo and his family. Godspeed Brando. Chief Gregory     Continue reading Passing of K9 Brando

As you may or may not know, Tonto lives with Officer Brown.  That is normal for all police K9’s, to live with their partner.  After work Tonto gets a little play time with his partner. Yet, Tonto and the PD take his work seriously.  Tonto received his free K9 First Aid Kit from Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog! Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog is a non-profit organization endorsed by the Wisconsin Veterinary Association. Every donation is used for the purchase and shipping of vests and other protective equipment. Their mission is simple, “to provide a bullet proof and stab proof vest for every police dog in … Continue reading Tonto – fun and serious