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Emergency: Dial 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch: (715) 421-8700
Patrol Services
Detective Bureau
School Officers
Recruitment
Records & Services
Community Involvement
Citizen's Police Academy
Department History
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The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department provides 24 hour service to a population of approximately 18,000 residents. The patrol division works 12 hour shifts and consists of 4 Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants and 20 Officers.
Patrol officers are responsible for approximately 14.67 square miles of jurisdiction within the City of Wisconsin Rapids which contains nearly 152 miles of streets. Officers primarily operate with a fleet of marked squads, although unmarked units are available for special functions. The primary marked squads each have a mobile data computer (MDC) which allows officers to receive driver's license and license plate information directly in the squad. The MDC's are set up with computerized citations, warnings, and accident reports. Officers can now do the paperwork on the computer instead of writing the forms out by hand. The squad has a small printer with paper and officers are able to print off the paperwork right in the field if needed. This saves time and also reduces errors. Some of the primary squads also have dash cams that are able to record both audio and video of incidents.
The fleet of squads are currently a mix of Ford Explorer Police Interceptors, Dodge Ram, Dodge Durangos. In process of switch fleet all to Dodge Durangos. |
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K9 Program
Sgt. Dean Fleisner's first K9 partner Diego, a German Shepard, served from 2008 through 2015. K-9 Lex, also a German Shepard, began working with Sgt. Fleisner in 2016. K-9 Lex is trained in multiple categories including tracking, apprehension, and narcotic detection. Officer Jake Paltz's K9 partner Kubo, a German Shepard, began working with Officer Paltz in 2020. K-9 Kubo is trained in multiple categories including tracking, apprehension, and narcotic detection. The Wisconsin Rapids Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association has raised enough money to implement the program, but further funding is needed for food, care, and other specialized K9 equipment. If you would like to support or make a donation, please email or contact the WRPD. Thank you to those that have donated and supported the creation of the new program. A special thank you to the WRCPAAA! |
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Special Response Team
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department originally formed a "SWAT" or Special Response Team with 7 members in 1975 because of the violence and civil unrest around the nation. Over the last 30 plus years the Special Response Team (SRT) has continually evolved and currently is a team of 10 members.
The current team is headed up by the Deputy Chief of Police. The team itself consists of two team leaders, and 8 other members. All members are cross trained in all aspects of the unit and 2 are trained as snipers. The team works in conjunction with department 5 crisis negotiators.
The SRT is responsible for various high-risk incidents, including hostage situations, armed/barricaded individuals, service of search warrants, along with other situations where specialized training and equipment may be required.
The team trains frequently with the Wood County Sheriff's Department Special Response Team. They have also trained with other Special Response Teams within Central Wisconsin Region. The Wisconsin Rapids Special Response Team, along with those from surrounding agencies, are able to provide quality trained and well-equipped teams to assist in high-risk situations to keep our communities safe.
Special Response Team
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department originally formed a "SWAT" or Special Response Team with 7 members in 1975 because of the violence and civil unrest around the nation. Over the last 30 plus years the Special Response Team (SRT) has continually evolved and currently is a team of 10 members.
The current team is headed up by the Deputy Chief of Police. The team itself consists of two team leaders, and 8 other members. All members are cross trained in all aspects of the unit and 2 are trained as snipers. The team works in conjunction with department 5 crisis negotiators.
The SRT is responsible for various high-risk incidents, including hostage situations, armed/barricaded individuals, service of search warrants, along with other situations where specialized training and equipment may be required.
The team trains frequently with the Wood County Sheriff's Department Special Response Team. They have also trained with other Special Response Teams within Central Wisconsin Region. The Wisconsin Rapids Special Response Team, along with those from surrounding agencies, are able to provide quality trained and well-equipped teams to assist in high-risk situations to keep our communities safe.
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Honor Guard
In 2016 members of the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department formed an Honor Guard Team. The WRPD Honor Guard presents the Colors prior to new Officers being sworn in at Wisconsin Rapids City Council Meetings, as well as at local events. In the event of an Officer Line of Duty Death the Honor Guard is able to assist in funeral services as well as show support for the family and Officers of the fallen. |
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Bicycle Patrol
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department has a bicycle patrol unit which supplements regular patrol. The unit was formed in the mid 1990's and currently has 8 officers assigned to it. In addition to regular patrols, the unit is used during parades, fireworks, and community events.
Bicycle Patrol
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department has a bicycle patrol unit which supplements regular patrol. The unit was formed in the mid 1990's and currently has 8 officers assigned to it. In addition to regular patrols, the unit is used during parades, fireworks, and community events.
Auxiliary Police
The Auxiliary Police is a volunteer unit that assists and supplements patrol services. Auxiliary Officers primary duties involve added patrols during special events, but also may provide crowd control, scene security or other functions as requested. Auxiliary officers are trained in pepper spray, defense and arrest tactics, and other crowd control issues.
The Wisconsin Rapids Auxiliary Police is currently accepting applications for ongoing recruitment (click here).
Applications and resumes can be dropped off at the Wis. Rapids Police Dept. or emailed to Lieutenant Borchardt [email protected]
Dispatch
Dispatch services for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department are provided by the Wood County Dispatch Center.
This includes both emergency and non emergency calls.
