During his interview, Batista said, “We must all recognize that policing in this country is entering a new era. I see this time as an amazing new opportunity to be at the forefront of pro social, positive change for police and the communities they serve.”
Batista was the Mesa, Arizona police chief until his resignation last year. Greg Gelembiuk, the co-founder of Madison’s Community Response Team, said Batista rose to the top of his picks because of his courage, cultural competency and heart.
“Madison residents generally want a humane, kind and progressive city,” Gelembiuk said. “I think Ramon could help bring that much more so than all the other candidates.”
By Jamie Perez
Dec 10, 2020 5:54 PM
MADISON, Wis. Out of four finalists in the running for Madison’s next police chief, the public showed overwhelming support for Ramon Batista at the Police and Fire Commission meeting Wednesday.
During his interview, Batista said, “We must all recognize that policing in this country is entering a new era. I see this time as an amazing new opportunity to be at the forefront of pro social, positive change for police and the communities they serve.”
Batista was the Mesa, Arizona police chief until his resignation last year. Greg Gelembiuk, the co-founder of Madison’s Community Response Team, said Batista rose to the top of his picks because of his courage, cultural competency and heart.