MPD Chief to be honored in police hall of fame

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is set to be entered into a police hall of fame honoring his years of service.

The Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame is run through George Mason University and honors police nationwide who have progressed research programs in their departments.

“This is a great honor of my career, and I am proud that this recognition will be associated with the Madison Police Department,” Barnes said.

The recognition comes after Barnes was named a National Institute of Justice LEADs Scholar for using technology to reduce crime.

Barnes is one of eight to be inducted into the hall of fame this summer.

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