THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE MENOMONIE, WI POLICE DEPARTMENT
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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE MENOMONIE, WI POLICE DEPARTMENT |
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On this page is general information about the Menomonie Police Department. About the City of Menomonie, About the Police Department, Patrol Division, Police Training, Field Training Officer Program, Awards Program, Physical Fitness Program, Police Department Statement of Mission, Mission of the Police Department, Values of the Police Department, Management Philosophy of the Police Department
The City of Menomonie is located in the Chippewa Valley in west-central Wisconsin, approximately 60 miles east of Minneapolis/ St. Paul and approximately 260 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The City of Menomonie has a population of over 15,000 citizens. The University of Wisconsin-Stout is also located in Menomonie with a student population of about 8,000 during the school year. This brings the total overall population of Menomonie to about 23,000 people during most of the year. Menomonie is "home" for several large corporations and businesses, including 3M, Andersen Windows, TNT Logistics, Cardinal FG, Phillips Plastics, ConAgra Foods, a Ford distribution center, and a Wal-Mart distribution center. Located right on Interstate 94, U.S. Highway 12, and State Highways 25 and 29, Menomonie is a thriving community rich in history, technological industry, recreation, and tourism. Where to find Menomonie in Wisconsin. The Menomonie Police Department is a progressive police department that has 28 Sworn Officers that handle an average of over 15,000 calls for service per year. These incidents range from felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and city ordinance arrests to public relations and general public assistance calls. The Department has 8 civilian support personnel that work in areas such as records, court coordinating, and general administrative duties. Of the 28 officers, the Department has a Chief and an Assistant Chief. There are six staff officers consisting of three lieutenants and three sergeants. There are seventeen patrol officers and three specialty positions. For the specialty positions, one officer is a general investigator, one officer is assigned to narcotics investigations and the West Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force, and another officer is a Youth Services Officer and juvenile crime investigator. The Menomonie Police Department is located at 615 Stokke Parkway in Menomonie. The Police Department moved to the Dunn County Judicial Center on December 8, 1998 from its old location on 17th St. in Menomonie. The Police Department shares the Dunn County Judicial Center facility with the Dunn County Sheriff's Department, Dunn County Jail, Dunn County Courthouse, and Dunn County Emergency Communications Center. The Patrol Division is the heart of any police department and the most important police division. The Menomonie Police Department has 17 officers assigned to the Patrol Division. These 16 officers are divided over several different shifts and provide police services and conduct patrol duties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The patrol officers conduct routine patrol duties as uniformed officers in marked squad cars and sometimes unmarked squad cars. They are the officers that you will see patrolling your neighborhood or driving a squad car down the street. The uniformed patrol officer must be prepared to handle a variety of situations at all times. The uniformed officer will initially respond to all types of calls and either handle the situation themselves or with the assistance of other uniformed officers. If the situation needs more in-depth investigation the case will be passed on to the appropriate investigator for follow up. In addition to patrol duties, patrol officers may be called on to perform plainclothes and undercover assignments, such as liquor law enforcement, search warrant assists, and surveillance. If you would like more information on patrol functions in the City or would like to request an opportunity to ride with a Patrol Officer, contact Asst. Chief Langlois at (715)232-2198. Officers at the Menomonie Police Department have attended and continue to attend education and training courses to develop themselves to be skilled, professional police officers in the City of Menomonie. Through education and training, officers become better prepared to handle and resolve the variety of events they are expected to handle on a daily basis. These events range from basic investigation and report writing skills to highly fluid, emergency situations during which officers must react quickly and appropriately. Many officers on the Department begin their training long before they became Menomonie police officers. Most officers on the Department have attended college with a majority of officers attaining an Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree. Some officers are continuing their college education and several officers have attained masters degrees in a variety of fields. Some officers also have military training and experience that give them experience in areas such as responsibility, leadership, pride, and flexibility needed for law enforcement functions. Once an officer is hired by the Department, the education and training continues for two reasons. First, to teach a new officer specific skills to perform the job effectively. Second, to keep veteran officers current in the latest law enforcement techniques and allow them to learn new skills. The new officer will attend basic police recruit training first, then participate in the Department's Field Training Program. Then, the new officer will attend more specific training such as, Radar Speed Detection, Laser Speed Detection, OMVWI (Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated) Enforcement, and Interviewing Skills. Veteran officers will attend more advanced training to keep their training current and learn new skills. Some of this training includes a yearly in-service to keep officers updated in various areas of Wisconsin law enforcement. Officers can also become trained in other areas such as Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction, Police Sketch Artist,Death Investigation, Arson Investigation, Computer Crime Investigation, SWAT Training, Drug Recognition Expert training, Hostage Negotiations, Sniper training and many more areas. The Department Chief, Asst. Chief, Lieutenants, and Sergeants also participate in training. Along with the training mentioned earlier, the supervisory and management personnel in the Department attend training to enhance their skills as leaders and managers in the Department. All supervisors attend training in first line supervision and several supervisors have attended the FBI Academy. They attend training for all facets of the Department and how to effectively manage various programs within the Department such as, the SWAT Team and Field Training Officer program. Training within the Menomonie Police Department is a needed and important part of keeping the Department the best it can be. If you have any questions about the Department's training you can contact the Department's Asst. Chief, Chris Langlois. Field Training Officer Program The Menomonie Police Department places great importance on developing and maintaining a professional police image in the eyes of the community and among fellow organizations. To achieve this goal, the Menomonie Police Department recognizes that emphasis must be placed upon the recruiting and retaining of quality personnel. The Field Training and Evaluation Program (F.T.E.P.), (also referred to as the Field Training Officer [F.T.O.] Program), assists the Department in selecting qualified applicants. The F.T.E.P. provides the Department an opportunity to observe and evaluate a trainee's potential performance prior to being granted permanent status.
The F.T.E.P. is a one year program and runs concurrent with a new employee's probationary period. The program is divided into four phases. The first three phases are under the guidance and direction of a Field Training Officer (F.T.O). Each new employee spends approximately 9-14 weeks with a F.T.O. During this time, the F.T.O. teaches the new employee his/her job responsibilities.
Each F.T.O. follows a training guide to ensure that all areas of job performance are thoroughly covered. The Trainee progresses from an initial "ride-a-long" status to the lead officer, under the guidance of the F.T.O. The Trainee's performance is recorded on a daily and weekly basis by an F.T.O.
Upon successful completion of phase three, the Trainee advances to solo patrol duties (phase four), and is evaluated by the immediate supervisor on a bi-monthly basis, until the end of his/her probationary period.
Trainees receive instructions and evaluations from several F.T.O.'s and supervisors. The information collected through these efforts promote well-informed decisions in the areas of training needs and employment status.
The goal of the F.T.E.P. is to guide a new employee through progressive steps of development and education until he/she is ready to function without intensive supervision. The preparation promotes confidence and skill in a new employee, while properly performing the duties and responsibilities of a police officer.
For further details on the F.T.E.P., contact the program supervisor, Lt. Gail Everts at (715) 232-2198 x107.
The Department has established a program whereby officers in the Department are recognized for exceptionally heroic and valorous acts, and for exemplary, meritorious, and exceptional service contributions that bring credit to the officer and the Department.
The Awards Program currently consists of 13 awards for Honor, Service, or Achievement. Department officers nominate other officers for specific awards and then the nominations are reviewed by a three member award committee with final approval by the Chief of Police.
Once an award is presented, officers wear award bars on their uniforms representing each award. The current awards are represented below.
The Physical Fitness Assessment
Program is a voluntary program for officers in the Menomonie Police
Department. An assessment occurs once per year in April or May. During this assessment the officer is evaluated in five major areas of exercise:
One Mile Run, Vertical Jump, Bench Press, Sit Ups, and the Sit & Reach.
There is an optional sixth area, Body Fat Percentage. The program is
set up on a "pass/fail" scale with the participant needing to score at least
70 points in each area.
When a participant has successfully passed the fitness assessment, they are presented an award bar to wear on their uniform and an entry is made into the participant's personnel file. Below is the minimum standard a participant would have to accomplish to pass the assessment.
Contact the Physical Assessment Coordinator, Sgt. Steve Chronis, with questions. Police Department Statement of Mission The mission of the City of Menomonie Police Department is to serve the needs of the community through police action:
The highest priority will be given to crimes and circumstances that are the most serious, stimulate the greatest fear, and cause the greatest economic loss. Through a positive and proactive presence, the department will provide a police service to the community which strives to improve the quality of life for all citizens. A service predictable in its standards and involvement, yet flexible in its response to the needs of individuals and the community. Successful achievement of the department's mission is dependent on the development and maintenance of a close relationship and identity with the community it serves. Mission of the Police Department In accomplishing our mission, we will recognize that:
Employees will seek and preserve public favor, not by pandering to public opinion, but by constantly demonstrating absolutely impartial service to law, by offering individual service and friendship to all members of the community regardless of their wealth or social standing, and by offering individual sacrifice in protecting and preserving life and property. Values of the Police Department A police organization is guided in its operation by laws, ordinances, procedures, rules, and regulations. In addition to legal and administrative requirements, police organizations are powerfully influenced by their values, where values are beliefs that guide the organization and the behavior of its employees. To help accomplish our mission, the Menomonie Police Department is committed to these values that guide our work and decisions:
Management Philosophy of the Police Department We believe:
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