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Wisconsin Rapids Police Department

Service with Pride

Mission Statement
"We pledge to value and protect people, property, and the rights of all with respect, honor, courage and integrity."

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Vision Statement 
​"Through community partnership and service, our focus is on citizen safety and trust. We will provide the highest level of public service for all through accountability, professionalism, dedication and effective leadership."

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Frequently Asked Questions

parking ordinance

​​48-Hour parking restrictions. Unless otherwise posted or exempted by this ordinance no vehicle may park on any city street in excess of 48 hours. No person shall park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle in violation of this subsection. In the event of an emergency police order or snow emergency designated by the Mayor, or their designee(s), or in the event of street maintenance restrictions. Parking on City streets shall be suspended during the times of such order or snow emergency, or such street maintenance restriction.

Juvenile curfew

Curfew in the City of Wisconsin Rapids is 10pm to 5am for anybody under the age of 17. There are limited exceptions for circumstances such as coming home from work or a school function. See ordinance 25.08 for complete details.

PREscription drop off site

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department will collect your unwanted, unneeded or outdated prescriptions and over the counter medicines. Please bring all medication in a plastic baggie without the pill containers. The drop off location is located in the Lobby of City Hall just outside the Police Department. 
More Information on Prescription Drop Off

fingerprints

FINGERPRINTING NO LONGER BEING
OFFERED AT WRPD
 
If you need to be fingerprinted for court proceedings, you need to go to the Wood County Jail, 400 Market Street.

• Public requests for fingerprinting can be referred/forwarded to the Wood County Jail via telephone – (715) 421-8719
• Fingerprinting will be by appointment only, Monday – Friday  8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (no “walk-in” requests accepted)
• There will be a $20.00 fee for this service (Cash Only, receipt will be provided)
• Valid photo ID required
• Digital fingerprinting service only - The Wood County Jail will provide “FD-258” fingerprint cards (No other fingerprint cards will be accepted/processed)
• A fee exemption will be provided to local community service organizations and schools located in Wood County

Is my drivers license valid?

You can find out the status of your driver's license or license plates online at the Wisconsin DOT website. Check Here

Is my vehicle plate valid?

You can check the status of your vehicles registration using the WI DOT website found here. 

Police department tours

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department will gladly host a tour of the department and its equipment for scouts, pre-schools, classes, and other interested folks. To arrange a tour please contact Officer Pelot . We will ask about the size of the group and find a time that works for you and us. 

Forms

• Contest a Parking Ticket​
• ​Request a Police Incident Report
• Request an Accident Report
• ​Security Camera Registration Program
• Update Business Contacts
• Vacation Watch Request
• Officer/Citizen Complaint Form

Links

Municipal Code
Common Ordinances
Crime Stoppers Submit a Tip - P3 ​
Victim Information
Municipal Court & Fine Payment 

Police Department Facebook page

Contact Information ​

General Information
(715) 423-4444

Emergency
Dial 911

​Non-Emergency Dispatch
​(715) 421-8700

Address
444 W Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Hours
Patrol Services: 24/7
Lobby: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday,
Friday 8:00 a.m. - Noon,
Closed holidays.