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Monona council debates mutual-aid limits after Madison action; police chief says directive already issued
Summary
Council held a lengthy first reading of a resolution responding to a City of Madison action that would limit routine mutual-aid requests; Monona’s police chief said he has already issued an operational directive to limit routine requests except for life-and-safety incidents, and council agreed to seek legal advice in closed session.
Monona — The City Council opened a contentious first reading on a resolution that would narrow when the Monona Police Department should request mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions, a move prompted by a recent City of Madison resolution involving pursuits and potential cost recovery.
Public commenter Peter McKeever urged the council to reject the proposal, calling Madison’s resolution “a rash action” and warning that embedding restrictions in policy would undercut on-the-ground discretion. “As a resident of Monona, I want the police department to call for mutual aid from whoever’s closest, quickest, and most…
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