Madison city officials are cracking down on crowd control at some downtown bars and restaurants.
The Madison fire marshal said that the new effort is all about increasing public safety in public places, but the initiative is limited to a series of bars.
Some of the 12 establishments, like Johnny O’s and Madison Avenue on University Avenue and the Kollege Club off State Street, have already been under the microscope by police for various problems. Others, including like the Nitty Gritty on Frances Street, haven’t had alcohol license issues.