Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
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Expressing sincere appreciation to retired Madison Police Department Captain Jason Freedman for his 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Madison.
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WHEREAS, Jason Freedman first joined the Madison Police Department as an officer in 1997; and,
WHEREAS, Jason Freedman recently retired from the MPD and served in many capacities, including the promoted positions of Sergeant beginning in 2007, Lieutenant beginning in 2014, and Captain beginning in 2017; and,
WHEREAS, retired Captain Jason Freedman served throughout the entire City of Madison in many roles during his career, including the positions of Patrol Officer, Training Officer, Neighborhood Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Sergeant and Lieutenant of the Dane County Narcotics Task Force, Captain of the Central District, and last as the Captain of the Midtown District; and,
WHEREAS, retired Captain Jason Freedman also served many years as a team member and commander of the MPD SWAT team, as well as commander of the MPD Peer Support Team; and,
WHEREAS, retired Captain Jason Freedman always prioritized community policing and effective problem solving while serving the entire Madison Community; and,
WHEREAS, retired Captain Jason Freedman always led his fellow members of the MPD with dedication, distinction, and reliable, calm leadership every day;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Madison Common Council express their sincere appreciation to retired Madison Police Department Captain Jason Freedman for his years of dedicated service, and particularly for his final years of service leading the Midtown Police District.