Summary: He spent 35 years helping the MPD move forward as a national model of community-based, problem-solving policing. Along the way, Chief Mike Koval either recruited or hired the majority of the dedicated men and women who proudly help keep Madison safe today. In this podcast, Interim Police Chief Vic Wahl reflects on Koval’s legacy and how his recent retirement impacts the organization. Chief Wahl also talks about his vision for moving the MPD forward as Madison’s Police and Fire Commission lays out a plan to hire the next chief. It’s a rather unique process for our country, and you’ll also hear how it works in this podcast.
