Two small police departments, Monona and Maple Bluff, have some of the most frequent and most destructive pursuits in Dane County.
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Madison Police Chief John Patterson said high-speed pursuits are “one of the most dangerous things we can become involved in.” He said that's why a restrictive policy that only allows chases over violent felonies is "what is best for Madison."
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Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney said his department is responsible for reducing crashes and deaths in "a very high-volume area" along the Beltline and Highway 51. "The message that I will continue to send is that fleeing is never the best choice," he said.
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Chief Brian Chaney talks about a chase involving a drunk driver in which Madison Police declined to pursue.
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Three people died when they crashed into a tree while fleeing from Monona police on New Year's Day in 2024. A Monona officer started the pursuit because of "suspicious activity."
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
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Madison officer Ryan Kimberley with his K-9, Freddie. Kimberley was seriously injured when a tow truck crashed into his squad while fleeing police in September 2025. Kimberley is still recovering.
CAPITAL K9S
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A Maple Bluff police officer chased a vehicle for racing and driving recklessly in July 2023. The officer traveled 98 mph in a 30 mph zone while trying unsuccessfully to catch up to the suspect, who had turned off his lights and accelerated at the start of the chase. The minute-long pursuit ended when the suspect crashed into two uninvolved vehicles, sending two innocent bystanders to the hospital.
MAPLE BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
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