MPD names new PIO As Chief Wahl reflects on an unparalleled year
The Madison Police Department PodcastShow Notes
Following a nationwide search, the Madison Police Department found the best candidate to take over the public information office close to home. Really close to home. Tyler Grigg is currently a police officer with the MPD, and in a sense, has been a PIO in training for many years. On the podcast, current PIO Joel DeSpain and Acting Chief Vic Wahl introduce us to Grigg, as Grigg prepares to turn in his badge, and DeSpain readies for retirement. Chief Wahl is also gearing up to step aside as the Department’s chief. He initially thought he’d hold the title only a few months. Now 16 months later, he reflects on what it has been like leading the MPD through an unprecedented year.
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In our inaugural Episode, entitled "Where I'm From" Henry Sanders, from Madison 365 will assume hosting duties. This episode explores a few moments in the life and career of Chief Barnes which greatly influenced his professional leadership style and philosophy around policing, as well as, MPD's vision for public safety here in Madison.