Dec 21, 2020
MADISON (WKOW) -- Dr. Shon Barnes has accepted an offer from the Police and Fire Commission to become the city of Madison's next police chief.
The mayor's office, citing city of Madison Human Resources Director Harper Donahue, confirmed that Barnes accepted the job in text messages to 27 News Monday.
Barnes is expected to start his first day with the Madison Police Department on Feb. 1.
Madison's Police and Fire Commissionvoted to offer Barnes the jobon Friday by a vote of three to two.
"Following a rigorous, comprehensive process and after thorough deliberations, the PFC has selected Dr. Shon F. Barnes to be our Chief of Police," the commission said in a statement. "As is standard practice, the PFC will now be issuing a Conditional Offer of Appointment."