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The Madison Police Department is getting their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations as first responders are included in the next phase of the vaccine rollout.
Madison's interim police chief says as of now, the department is not aware of any specific threats to city as the country braces for possible protests in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration.
By Gabriella Bachara
Jan 12, 2021 4:04 PM
MADISON, Wis.– Cities, including Madison, are taking close looks at their police department budgets, but Madison Police Department viewed a six-figure item as a must have in 2021.
MPD is partnering with a local psychotherapy practice to support the emotional well-being of their employees. All employees, both civilian and sworn, are required to take one mental health day this year and spend one hour of that day getting a wellness check.
“Sometimes there’s a stigma that might be associated with reaching out for help or asking for support,” Interim Chief Vic Wahl said. “We want to remove that and basically say everybody is doing that.”