John Patterson was sworn in as the new City of Madison police chief on Oct. 22, 10 months after the previous police chief, Shon Barnes, announced his resignation.
Patterson has worked with the Madison Police Department since 1998, marking 37 years of service on the force. Patterson’s experience on the force and working with the city of Madison has been extensive, including his time here as an undergraduate student at UW-Madison.
The new chief has put a focus on the community, including the college as a source of partnership. He was elected by the police and fire commission in late August of this year…