Pictured: Dr. Kevin Rose (left) presents Madden with his certificate of commission.
The 星空传媒 (NTCC) Police Department officially welcomed its newest officer, Daniel Madden, during a swearing-in ceremony held on campus this week.
Chief of Police Russell Radke administered the oath of office to Officer Madden, who was then presented his badge by his training officer, Sergeant Greg Hollingsworth. NTCC President Dr. Kevin Rose followed by presenting Madden with his official certificate of commission.
A native of Cookville, Madden is no stranger to NTCC or the surrounding community. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and went on to earn an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from NTCC. He also completed the NTCC Police Academy, further strengthening his ties to the college and local law enforcement community.
Madden brings valuable prior experience to his new role. He served several years as a Senior Police Officer with the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, where he trained new recruits, supervised shifts in the absence of a sergeant, and began specialized training in accident investigation and reconstruction. He also participated in the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Trainee program. In addition to his policing background, Madden has extensive experience in leadership and operations in both the public and private sectors.
Chief Radke expressed his excitement about the addition of Madden to the department. 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Officer Madden back to NTCC in this new capacity,鈥 Radke said. 鈥淗is local roots, law enforcement experience, and connection to our police academy make him an outstanding fit for our team. Each new officer represents another step forward in growing our department and ensuring the safety of our campus community.鈥
The hiring of Officer Madden reflects NTCC Police Department鈥檚 ongoing commitment to building a strong, community-focused force to serve and protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
