Summary
Madison has about 1.3 to 1.5 officers per 1,000 residents versus a Southern average of 2.3. The chief proposes 24 new officers over four years, including four more school resource officers and a downtown community policing unit.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Year one alone is about $1,044,000 for nine officers including salaries, benefits, training, and equipment.
✅Who benefits
Families get more school resource officers; downtown and western neighborhoods get a more visible police presence.
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