Patrol
The Patrol Division
consists of 14 full-time deputies, supervised by three
patrol sergeants and one field services captain.
Patrol Deputies are responsible for responding to all calls
for service and handling initial investigations of cases.
They are the first to respond to the public's request for
help and the first to respond to emergency 911 and
non-emergency calls. Approximately 13,000 incidents are
handled by deputies throughout the year.
Calls for
Service
Patrol Deputies are on duty 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, 365 days a year. The
communications center can be contacted by dialing
9-1-1 for emergencies, or (715) 232-1348 for
non-emergencies. The Patrol Division is divided into
five main shifts: Day Shift, Afternoon Shift, Power
Shift, Night Shift, and Supervisor Shift. Calls for
service include traffic crash investigation,
domestic disputes, disorderly conduct incidents,
civil disputes, apprehending criminal offenders,
warrant service, EMS/First Responder calls, animal
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Proactive Patrol
When deputies are not busy with calls for service or
other duties, they are responsible for proactive enforcement
of state law and county ordinances. Proactive enforcement
includes business checks during non-business hours;
including nights and
weekends, extra patrol in villages and communities,
apprehension of criminals and traffic violators, bar checks and
alcohol enforcement, special details, and much more.
Traffic Enforcement
A large part of the
patrol division's time is spent in traffic
enforcement. In addition to speed enforcement,
officers are always on the lookout for other traffic
violators, such as stop sign/stop light violators,
vehicle equipment violations, improper registration
and/or driver's licenses, OMVWI, and drug
enforcement.
Patrol squads are equipped with radar units capable
of checking the speeds of target vehicles within
range. Pictured right, a deputy
enforces speed along the eastbound lanes of STH 29.
Deputies also have other ways of checking speed,
such as the use of Laser or special aircraft
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Squad Car Equipment
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Patrol deputies are
almost always the first to respond to emergency
scenes. Therefore, they must be equipped with many
different types of equipment to handle various types of police emergencies.
All squads are equipped with mobile radios, speed radar units, dash camera
systems, cellular phones, AED units, oxygen, first
aid supplies and GPS units are just
some of the equipment an officer must carry.
In 2010, Dunn County received a grant that allowed all
squad cars to be equipped with new, state-of-the-art mobile computers. These
computers allow officers to be more efficient with
their duties by completing traffic warnings,
citations, and crash reports much quicker and with
much less chance of error. The computers also allow
an officer to query a driver's license and
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communicate with other officers
in real-time throughout the county. Officers also receive CAD (Computer Assisted Dispatch) information through the computer in real-time while at service calls or completing computerized reports.
Deputies also save time spent in the office by
completing police reports in the field and
submitting them electronically.
Deputies also need to be prepared for
emergency calls such as shootings that require a tactical
response. All deputies carry tactical response uniforms and
gear that allow them to quickly respond to these
dangerous calls at any moment.
Intoxicated/Impaired Vehicle Operation
Impaired drivers are most likely to be on
the roads in the evening and early morning hours,
however, they are on the roads all hours of the day.
All deputies receive training on the detection and
apprehension of intoxicated and drug impaired
drivers who violate the Wisconsin drunk driving laws
and endanger all other citizens on the roadways.
Dunn County takes a proactive approach and strictly
enforces drunk driving laws within the county. |
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Criminal Investigations
The Patrol Division investigates thousands of
criminal cases per year. They range from simple misdemeanors
to felonies. Thefts, assaults, suspicious activity,
prowlers, vandalisms, and burglaries are just a few of the
types of cases routinely investigated by patrol deputies.
Initial investigations are completed by patrol officers and
those needing in depth follow-up or further investigation
get forwarded to the Investigations Unit.
Investigations
The Criminal
Investigation Unit consists of an investigative sergeant
and 3 investigators. Each investigator is a trained
professional that is dedicated to solving crime and serving
the residents of Dunn County.
There are many specialties within the
Criminal Investigation Unit. Some of which include death
investigations, internet crimes, property crimes, drug
enforcement, crimes involving children and white collar crimes.
Investigators receive specialized training to assist in
their responsibilities.
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If you have information that would help us
prevent or solve a crime, you can help. Please visit the Dunn County CRIME STOPPERS website. Click the banner below for more information. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
K-9 Unit
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office utilizes 1 canine unit.
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Jett is
a bloodhound trained in search/tracking. He is used
to track and locate suspects, as well as provide
search/rescue assistance in locating victims and
lost persons. Jett has been with the Sheriff's
Office for over five years and has also
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The K-9 services the Sheriff's Office and is available to
other police agencies in Dunn County that request its
assistance. K-9 officers undergo training
to keep their skills sharp so they are ready when called for
duty.
The Dunn County K-9 units also provide aid to
other police agencies in the area that may request their
assistance. To request Dunn County's K-9
assistance, please contact the Sheriff's Office
Communications Center at 715-232-1348.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
The OJJDP's (Office of Juvenile Justice & Deliquency Prevention) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC program) helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to cyber enticement and child pornography cases. This help encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, and community education.
The program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the Internet, the proliferation of child pornography, and heightened online activity by predators seeking unsupervised contact with potential underage victims.
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The Dunn County Sheriff's Office has three deputies that received specialized training to properly investigate these types of cases.
Since the ICAC program's inception in 1998, more than 288,000 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other professionals have been trained in the United States and in 17 countries on techniques to investigative and prosecute ICAC related cases.
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DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) Program
A drug recognition expert or drug recognition evaluator (DRE) is a police officer trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) coordinates the International Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program with support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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The Dunn County Sheriff's Office currently has one deputy trained as a Drug Recognition Expert. There are approximately 130 certified DREs in the State of Wisconsin. The DRE is often times utilized by other Dunn County deputies and is also asked to assist other area police agencies in some cases. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office DRE program is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
DREs undergo approximately 74 hours of classroom training and 40-60 hours of field training with drugs. The training is extensive and detailed. DREs must undergo recertification training annually and keep up-to-date with related training or they lose their certification and "expert" status.
The DRE evaluates and assesses appearance and behavior. The DRE also carefully measures and records vital signs and makes precise observations of the person’s automatic responses and reactions. The |
DRE also administers carefully designed psychophysical tests to evaluate the person’s judgment, information processing ability, coordination and various other characteristics. The DRE will systematically consider everything about the person that could indicate the influence of drugs.
DREs generally deal with cases relating to persons that are suspected of driving under the influence of drugs but also may assist on any criminal case where it may be necessary to determine if there is drug impairment. DREs also may be used when responding to certain medical calls and are proven useful to determine if illicit or prescription drug abuse is related to the medical problem. They can often times provide valuable information to responding medical professionals to help the patient. DREs also are a community resource to school liason officers, school officials, and parents if an issue arises where a student may be suspected of using drugs.
DARE Program
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office remains committed to
providing DARE education to our children in
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the hopes of providing them the
information necessary to make the right choices. It
is a opportunity for them to be exposed to a
uniformed officer in a positive and professional
manner.
Currently we provide DARE at all
schools within Dunn County, which amounts to
approximately 750 students per year.
It is
our opportunity to be proactive with our youth and
for our community.
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First Responder Program
The Dunn County First Responder Program is coordinated
through the Sheriff's Office. This program consists of
volunteers that respond to calls for emergency medical
assistance. This program is run in part on donations from
various organizations and community members.
This
program has assisted law enforcement in saving many lives
over the years it has been in existance.
If you are
interested in becoming a first responder, please contact
715-231-2938.
First Responder Electronic Forms
Crash Reconstruction
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office has two deputies that have received specialized training in crash investigation and reconstruction. Vehicular accident reconstruction is the scientific process of investigating, analyzing, and drawing conclusions about the causes and events during a vehicle collision. Reconstructionists are employed to conduct in-depth collision analysis and reconstruction to identify the collision causation and contributing factors in different types of collisions, including the role of the driver(s), vehicle(s), roadway and the environment. The laws of physics and engineering principles such as the conservation of linear momentum, work-energy methods, and kinematics are the basis for these analysis and may make use of software to calculate useful quantities. The accident reconstruction provides rigorous analysis that an expert witness can present at trial. Accident reconstructions are done in cases involving fatalities, and often when personal injury is involved. Results from accident reconstructions are also useful in developing recommendations for making roads and highways safer, as well as improving safety aspects of motor vehicle designs.
Reserves
The Dunn County
Reserve-Deputy Division consists of up to 30 reserve deputies. The
reserves are supervised by reserve sergeants, and one
reserve lieutenant. The unit is supervised by the Field
Services Captain.
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