Body Cameras Back in Mayor’s Budget | Madison News

Madison’s mayor is pushing hard for police body cameras in the next budget, following a deadly shooting that reignited calls for accountability. After the city council previously rejected funding, the mayor’s new proposal signals a major shift—and she’s confident they’ll approve it this time. The push isn’t new: a pilot program already ran in 2024. Meanwhile, dash cam footage from the incident is being reviewed by the state’s criminal investigation division as authorities investigate the shooting. Police Chief John Patterson confirms it’s an active homicide probe, underscoring the urgency behind the camera push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8088bf02b80657c7