Meet Madison’s New Police Chief - City Cast Madison

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Madison has a new top cop in town, but he’s no stranger to our city. Newly minted Police Chief John Patterson has spent nearly three decades on the force. Today, host Bianca Martin speaks with Patterson to get his perspective on policing in Madison — from the severe racial disparities in our arrest rates to the Office of the Independent Monitor and more. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 29th episode: District Council of Madison

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This episode was published on September 29, 2025.

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Madison has a new top cop in town, but he’s no stranger to our city. Newly minted Police Chief John Patterson has spent nearly three decades on the force. Today, host Bianca Martin speaks with Patterson to get his perspective on policing in Madison...

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