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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Madison Police Chief Appointed, Officers Promoted

Darren Dachisen was sworn in as head of the borough's police force.

Darren Dachisen started as a Madison police officer 21 years to the day before he was sworn in as the department's chief. Dachisen's first day as a probationary officer was Jan. 28, 1992, and on Monday night he was sworn in as the department's 15th chief, effective Friday, after serving as acting chief since October. Madison's governing body unanimously approved resolutions appointing Dachisen as chief and approving four other police promotions. Those officers—Joseph Cirella and Dennis Lam, who were promoted to lieutenant, and Sean Plumstead and Craig Perrelli, who were promoted to sergeant—also were sworn in during the meeting. They also had filled those supervisory positions in an acting capacity since October. The ceremony included a …

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Lt. Dachisen Appointed Acting Madison Police Chief, New Cop Sworn In, Supervisors Appointed, Madison Police Chief Retires, and 2 more ›

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Mikey D

11:44 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Congratulations all! Proud to have you protecting us. Chief Mikey D Not A Cop :-)   more ›

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Lt. Dachisen Appointed Acting Madison Police Chief

Patrol commander and highest-ranked officer has been with the department 20 years.

Lt. Darren Dachisen was appointed acting chief of the Madison Police Department at the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday. Dachisen, the patrol commander and highest ranked officer in the department, had been designated as the officer in charge by the previous acting chief, Jerry Mantone, who retired last week and was honored at the meeting. At its next meeting, the governing body is expected to introduce an ordinance formally outlining the process for promoting a permanent chief. The promotion would not go into effect until retired Chief John Trevena has used accrued sick and vacation time through Feb. 1. Mayor Bob Conley thanked Dachisen, who was at the meeting, for taking leadership of the department. Members of the audience, …

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Acting Chief Mantone's Last Day After 34 Years and Madison Police Chief Retires

Blue band 23

4:48 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

Great choice Madison. I have worked along with Darren many times throughout my career and he is tops. His father is a retired chief of police so it's in his bloodline. It's about time you've made a good choice Madison. Good luck MPD.   more ›

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