The Uniformed Patrol Division is the traditional “backbone” of the police service.  It is the Uniformed Patrol Division that first responds to all requests for service and help by the public and it is the Uniformed Patrol Division that initiates criminal investigations. 

Included within the Uniformed Patrol Division are a number of units whose members are trained to function in specialized areas of patrol, training and investigations.  These units include:

• The Accident Investigations Team (AIT)
• Bicycle Patrol Unit
• Canine Unit
• Field Training Unit
• Motor Carrier Unit
• Motorcycle Unit
• Special Investigations Unit
• Special Units

Other units:

Our Police Service Assistants (PSAs) are made up of a core of civilian volunteers who undergo extensive training to assist the Madison Police Department in its day-to-day functions.

The Auxilliary Services Unit is responsible for helping citizens who wish to become more involved and aware of methods of crime prevention in their community. Auxiliary Services consists primarily of volunteers:

• Crisis Response
• Police Reserves 
• The Police Explorers, who are young people interested in law enforcement careers.