More Madison Alders Back Move to Fire Interim Police Monitor

More Madison alders back move to fire interim police monitor

MADISON, Wis. -- Six alders have joined onto a resolution introduced Tuesday night by District 2 Alder Will Ochowicz to terminate the appointment of Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass.

To Preserve Civilian Oversight in Madison, Interim Monitor Glass Must Go

TLDR: I strongly support civilian oversight of the Madison Police Department. I do not believe Interim Monitor Glass is the person to ensure this oversight is performed objectively.

Madison wants cameras. Does it want independent oversight?

Madison is preparing to put cameras on its police officers. MPD is creating a new section dedicated to service excellence and accountability. And now, an alder wants to remove Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass and put the Common Council’s chief of staff in charge of her office until a permanent monitor is hired. We’re supposed to look at all of that and feel reassured? I don’t. I support Monitor Glass. I oppose the proposal to terminat…