DeForest Police

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week!! We would like to thank the men and women of the Dane County Public Safety Communications Center, as well as the Wisconsin State Patrol Dispatch Center and... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

****Update**** The Village of DeForest has activated the Emergency Operations Center. Those affected by flooding, power outage, and gas outage can go to the DeForest Senior Center and check in with a police officer... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

Due to the flooding, we will need to cancel Pop with a Cop which was planned for this afternoon. We are working with the library on rescheduling the event.

An epic battle between spring and winter as ensued and it is at a stalemate! With the rapid influx of warm temps, a sever melt off is occurring! As seen in the pictures from North Halsor St and Columbia Ave we are... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

The DeForest Police Department would like to remind our parents that we want our children to get to school and you to work safely. Please remember that when dropping your children off at school it is illegal to... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

Chief James Olson was sworn in today as the new Chief of the DeForest Police Department. Olson comes to DeForest after 29 years of service with Milwaukee PD, where he was most recently a Lieutenant. We are excited... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

MISSING PERSON We are currently looking for a missing elderly man who left an assisted living facility on Innovation Drive, which is located in the conservancy neighborhood. The man was last seen on foot in the... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

At the DeForest Village Board meeting on March 5th, Detective Sergeant Bob Berg was presented with the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award and the American Legion Medal of Merit from the local American Legion.... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

Several members of our staff participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Friday evening. Through generous donations, they raised over $1700 for the Special Olympics and a number of them braved the cold... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

Due to the extreme low temperatures forecasted through Friday, we encourage those with safety concerns related to the cold temperatures to contact the DeForest Police Department at 608-846-6756. Emergency management... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

Acting Chief Riedel made his way over to the public works building to present Bill Fraser and Nathan Roberts with a Certificate of Appreciation and Department Challenge Coin as they were unable to attend the... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

The DeForest Police Department will join other police departments by participating in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" holiday campaign December 14th through January 1st. Last year in Wisconsin, alcohol-related... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

The DeForest Police Department would like to remind everyone that alternate side parking will begin November 15th and continue through April 1st. "Municipal Code Chapter 3.06(8) states: No person shall park a... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

We want to thank everyone who was able to attend our 9th Annual Family Fun Night event last night!! We could not have asked for better weather which made for a fantastic event. We gave away over 500 free hot dogs... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

The winning raffle numbers for the raffle at Family Fun Night are below. Please bring your winning ticket to the raffle prize area inside the fireman's park pavilion to claim your prize.

At approximately 11am today, a contractor struck a gas line in the 7600 block of Autumn Blaze Trail. Upon the arrival of police and fire personnel, initial plans were made to begin evacuating the area. MG&E... facebook.com/DeForestPD/post…

Cell phone found near the intersection of Old Indian / Seminole Way. If this is yours or you know who it belongs to please call the department 608-846-6756.

Another successful Stuff the Squad event. Today we collected 85 pre made bags with a total of 713 items for the DeForest Area Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

Stuff the squad is happening right now. If you are by the Pick N Save in DeForest please stop down and say hello. Thank you to those who have already donated. Proceeds from this event benefit the DeForest Area Food Pantry

Public works came across this painting and blanket on North Towne Road today. If you are the owner or know the owner please contact our department at 608-846-6756.