Madison Police Department

Total number of agency personnel: 607
Sworn: 492
Civilian: 115

Total population served: 273,469

Jurisdiction: Madison, Wisconsin

• Features a multi-layered approach with patrol-assigned “mental health liaison” officers who attend extra training and take on additional responsibilities 
• Employs a team of six specialized “mental health officers” and in-house crisis workers, who are equipped to respond reactively to calls for service, and also to conduct proactive and follow-up work 
• Formulates and coordinates sharing of individualized safety plans with line-level officers
• Provides internal instruction for department’s police academy and agency in-service, using “scenario-based” approaches 
• Facilitates de-escalation instruction for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings for outside agencies 

Mental Health Liaison Program
Mental Health Unit

Website: City of Madison Police Department