In the 15 months since former Madison police chief Mike Koval abruptly retired, the city implemented new civilian review mechanisms, a pandemic changed how police officers do their jobs and protesters filled downtown streets to protest police brutality.
Now a new police chief, Shon Barnes, is expected to enter the scene. He will be tasked with leading a department and city through these challenges, pending completion of a pre-employment background check. Barnes, currently the director of training and professional development for Chicago's police oversight group, accepted the offer that was extended from the Police and Fire Commission last week.
Shon Barnes