Greetings, Northside community. I am thrilled to be assigned to a vibrant, diverse and engaged district. As the new captain of the North District, I want to tell you a little about myself. 

I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, receiving my BA in History and Psychology in 1991 and a law degree in 1994. I started with MPD in 1997 after a stint as a prosecuting attorney. I spent the bulk of my patrol career on the south and west sides of town, on both the night and afternoon shifts. 

I was promoted to detective in 2004, working primarily as a violent crime detective. Upon my promotion to lieutenant in 2016, I was assigned to the Central District, where I oversaw patrol operations and the planning of the numerous events that are (or were, pre-COVID) held in downtown Madison. I was promoted to captain at the end of 2017 and spent two years overseeing MPD’s Investigative Services Section. That section includes most of MPD’s specialty detective units. I am also currently the deputy commander of the MPD SWAT team.

I have been married to my wonderful partner for 25 years, and we have three teenage kids who attend Madison Public Schools. 

One of the things that drew me to a leadership position within MPD is the quality of the officers who work here. They are kind, bright, creative and extremely passionate about serving this community. They have also served under extraordinarily challenging circumstances this year. From the ever-present risk of the COVID pandemic, to significant social unrest, to escalating levels of gun violence, the MPD staff serves with dedication and distinction every day.

I look forward to building strong, collaborative relationships with many of you in the years to come. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy.