Police department receives honor

The Madison Police Department was selected as a finalist by the Community Policing Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for the 2010 Community Policing Award.

The department came in second to Mundelein Police Department in Mundelein, Ill.

The entries demonstrate the meaningful change that can occur when law enforcement officials and their communities are empowered to utilize all available resources for crime prevention and improvement of quality of life.

Law enforcement agencies were eligible to nominate in five categories based on population—Madison being in the 20,0001 to 50,000-citizen category.

“The philosophy of community policing is more relevant and necessary today than ever before,” said Todd A. Miller, chair of the committee. “With resources limited by current economic conditions, the force multiplication agencies receive by implementing the community policing philosophy and partnering with citizens is the most effective means of making our communities safer.”

Award winners and finalists will be honored at a private reception Oct. 24.