Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton Graduates From Prestigious Command College Program

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Police Chief Patrick Patton recently graduated from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College, an intense leadership and management development program designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for the challenges facing their profession and communities.

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The six-week in-residence program is a joint venture of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Certified Public Manager Program and the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Training and Standards Bureau.

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Graduates attended group classes, in six, five-day sessions held at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy at Fort McCoy and became Certified Public Managers together.

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“Continuing education has always been a passion of mine,” Patton said. “I strongly believe in investing in your own human capital and have always tried to demonstrate the importance to my team, and more importantly my children. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Certified Public Manager Program has graduated less than 350 law enforcement executives and I am humbled to be included in that group of dedicated public servants. I appreciate all the support I received as I pursued this goal and I look forward to bringing the lessons learned back to the Kenosha Police Department and the City of Kenosha.”

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Mayor David Bogdala (R) congratulated Patton on his well-earned accomplishment.

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“This achievement reflects your unwavering commitment to excellence and your dedication to the safety and well-being of our community,” Bogdala said. “Your leadership continues to inspire us all, and we are fortunate to have you guiding our police department with vision, integrity and strength. Congratulations on this well deserved accomplishment!”

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City Administrator John W. Morrissey highlighted Patton’s commitment to the City of Kenosha.

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“Having had the honor to serve as the police chief for the City of Kenosha, I know the importance of your role in the community,” Morrissey said. “I believe your personal accomplishment will be an inspiration to your staff and is a testament to your leadership and commitment to the City of Kenosha.”

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Patton, a 19-year-veteran of the force, has served as chief since Jan. 1, 2023, after being selected by the Police and Fire Commission to succeed Chief Eric Larsen.

Since becoming chief, Patton, 41, has worked to foster community partners and build trust between law enforcement and residents. A Kenosha native, Patton is a 2001 graduate of Indian Trail Academy, who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after graduating. His time in the military included an extended tour of duty in Iraq, before he returned to his hometown.

Patton then attended Carthage College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Patton later earned a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, which ranks among the nation’s top online programs in the discipline.

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  1. Unlike Morrissey, Patton has both bachelors and masters degrees THAT ARE REAL.

    I feel bad that Payton also inherited the culture of corruption that Morrissey fostered. It is very sad that Patton is under Morrissey’s thumb.

    Morrissey can’t leave his post as city administrator because he must continue to guard and conceal all the skeletons. That means Patton pays the price for Morrissey’s dirty deeds.

    Someday soon, the mayor and Patton will get the courage to throw Morrissey under the bus to protect themselves. They are both relatively young and ambitious. Why would they want to be soiled by Morrissey’s corrupt stench?

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    1. Morrissey’s son was promoted to detective and has not be on the Police Dept. that long maybe other longer term officers were passed over as we know degrees can be faked (right dad) ????

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      1. Heard from a KPD Officer that Det. Antaramian was afforded the same privilege. In fact when asked who would promote him? He said he promoted himself to detective. See how it works? He had such a fine upstanding example of an uncle who was Mayor at the time. K-town government is way overdue to be overhauled. KUSD too. We can do it. We got Solis right? Help him out now. He’s in a lion’s den of corruption.

  2. Oh well I doubt this will assist in making the community at large feel safer … it’s not what is attained in the classroom, it’s what you practice in the street!
    We have seen much of what is not practiced in the street or comfort that matter.

  3. Will solis go after Andy berg for stealing thousands from his charity???Also he wants to fight you Kevin, his post calls you out. So he’s the one on your comments asking to fight but won’t use his name, but calls you a coward.

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