Madison Police Department

Total number of agency personnel: 598
Sworn: 479
Civilian: 119

Total population served: 254,977

Jurisdiction: Madison, Wisconsin

• Collects comprehensive data and shares non-protected information with line-level officers
• Provides training for all officers using “scenario-based” approaches
• Features a multi-layered approach with officers trained to be mental health liaisons
• Employs a full-time mental health team of sworn officers and in-house crisis workers
• Facilitates a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program for outside agencies that include: pre-service academy CIT, in-service CIT updates, basic CIT training, and advanced CIT
• Includes a behavioral health data analyst as part of the team

Mental Health Liaison Program

Website: City of Madison Police Department