Was recently brought in on a driving while barred. And the arresting officers and jail staff were…read morevery professional and helpful. They got me processed and back out the door very quickly. Tip your hats to these individuals. There job isn't easy and it's not personal. Remember behind the badge they have a heart feeling and make mistakes just as ourselves. Mr. You know who.

Got a free gun lock when I went to get my Concealed to carry permit. On the 2nd floor on the first…read morefloor the have a little display case on two sides with old school sheriff's equipment and photos pretty neat!

They were really professional and felt like cutting edge of community safety. Definitely support…read morethese people their jobs are crazy.

BEWARE: THE ONLINE SUBMIT A REPORT DOESN'T GET FOLLOWED UP…read more If I didn't know the chief from community service events, I don't know how I'd feel about this place. What's good: 1) IT access, email, computer usage 2) Direct email to the officers as they will give you their email addy's and even follow up. What has to improve: 1) THE SELF-REPORTING CRAP. Know not what I speak of??? Well, if you've got something small or seemingly unimportant to the operator then they'll tell you to complete a self report form and mail it back to document your incident. For stolen merch from my car to a break in at your home. Things over $5k, I believe, an officer will come out. I'm not biased against the police. I actually know they are needed and I'm not going to be the person running towards danger (well outside of the USAF) to protect you. However, they seem to be lacking on knowing more about the internet, policies on privacy from Facebook and even Yelp then I've had two misquote the law to me on two separate occasions. I wonder what lay people do when they get bad info?!?! I've had a 5 star ride along when I was pursuing an ADA position. Good guy really gave me the other side of life that they have to deal with. Like what you ask? Have you ever considered....what do officers use for the restroom while out cruising? When do they eat? What if stuff pops up at home? 2) Considering Madison doesn't have real crime like a major metropolitan and I don't expect it to - I don't understand nor can I say why the cops are always soooo busy that they can never take things via a call. I mean a break in...SELF REPORT. Stolen goods - SELF REPORT. Cyber Bullying - SELF REPORT I have a Stalker and no we're not former lovers = SELF -REPORT Ummm, yes we're both black but we don't know each other and this is battery = SELF -REPORT. (ok, the last one was for effect, but I've read the case where this was recorded and I'm laughing now but it's not funny) My most recent incident brought about the kudos of co-workers as they were shocked an officer even showed up to talk but it was after 2 months of dropping the ball. Then it hit me to ask the 4 people that were surprised they were coming to talk and every one said "oh! I've had friends that never hear from them." Or "Well, from the insurance claims we've dealt with they don't do much" I take the good & bad. We've had great officers volunteer their time every time I seek out one to speak to a youth group. I'm not bestie's with the Chief and I never bring him up or go to him with my complaints - I work things out as best as I can without involving him. He has other important things to do. I've had officers report when the Blackberry was in emergency mode and pocket dialed 911. I appreciated their unannounced show up for just in case something was wrong. I've had rude ones in my way but you don't fight with the lady carry steal and you're unarmed. Well, not if you watched THE DEPARTED. lol But I guess compared to NO PD I have to give them 3 stars since no one is raping women (that I know of) and I haven't been taught not to pull over for the police around here like in other places. I just wish they'd be as vigilant about quality of life crimes as the TICKET folks are about expired meters.

The staff can be inconsistent but overall I am a fan because of the simplicity…read more From the jail to the sales to the process serving to the CHANGE machine in the first floor lobby. Yes folks, need money for the meter - there's a change machine that gives dollar bills and quarters. Only have a $50 the lady at the bond window will break it and direct you to the change machine for more small bills and coins. The civil staff is usual government-type folks but I have to admit each time that I have had to deal with a uniform officer from the Sheriff's department they have been the most pleasant, polite, less attitude-y, cordial than the police or state and city uniformed officers. This isn't a slight against others just my point of view based on various encounters. LOOK SERVICE MATTERS & IT MATTERS EVEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICES.

Good people, who work hard to keep Dane County safe and running smoothly. Not much more to say.read more