Police Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kaukauna Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Kaukauna by working with the public to enforce the law and provide for a safe environment. The Kaukauna Police Department will strive to provide quality police services and promote a “partnership for a safer community” through police and citizen interaction, with emphasis on education, respect, fairness and integrity.
Welcome from the
Office of the Chief of Police
Hello, my name is Jamie Graff and I am the Police Chief for the City of Kaukauna. Since 1896, the Kaukauna Police Department has had eleven Chiefs of Police. I am very honored and proud to be the 12th Chief of the Kaukauna Police Department. On a daily basis our professional police officers and staff at the Kaukauna Police Department work very hard to protect and serve our citizens so they can enjoy the wonderful amenities our City has to offer.
The Kaukauna Police Department has a vested interest in making the Kaukauna community a better place. This is the “enhancing the quality of life” component of our mission statement. It is a great privilege for our police officers and staff to come to work every day to enhance the quality of life in our community. Our spirit is strengthened each time we are able to help fellow community members. These are the things that push us forward to do good work even though we are often caught in difficult situations.
As you drive through the City of Kaukauna, visit one of our parks or hike on one of our beautiful trails, please understand that our dedicated and professional police officers work very hard to keep you and your family safe. With the collaborative effort between our community and our police department, we will keep Kaukauna a safe place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may park on any city street that is not posted (Businesses) for 24 hours with the exception of winter parking hours (December 1 through March 31) when there is no parking on any streets, between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
The Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lobby Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
10.07 Storage of Junk Vehicles
- No disassembled, inoperable or unlicensed, and no junked or wrecked motor vehicle (s) shall be stored or allowed to remain in the open upon public or private property within the city for a period in excess of three consecutive days, unless it is in connection with an automotive sales or repair business enterprise located in an area zoned to allow for such business use. Any violation of this provision is declared to be a public nuisance.
There is no parking on any City street during the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM , December 1 through March 31.
Special Teams
The City of Kaukauna Police Department have several special teams who cover a wide variety of subjects including:
- K9 Unit
- School Resource Officer
- Community Service Officer
- Investigations
- Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG Unit)
Services
Records Request
To submit a records request to the Kaukauna Police Department, please email completed form to [email protected].
Download Record Request Form
Drug Drop Box
Unused or expired medication should never be flushed or poured down the drain. Water reclamation facilities are not designed to remove all of them and trace amounts of pharmaceuticals are showing up in rivers and lakes around the world.
The Kaukauna Police Department provides a safe way to dispose of your unused or expired medication. Please use the drop box in the lobby of our department available during business hours.
Vacation House Checks
The Kaukauna Police Department will provide house checks for residents who are on vacation. We will check your residence and look for any suspicious activity or open doors/windows.
Requests can be made at the Kaukauna Police Department from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Vehicle Lock Out
Are you locked out of your vehicle? Call 920.766.6333. The Kaukauna Police Department will open your vehicle free of charge. City of Kaukauna residents only. We are one of the few departments that provide this service.
We cannot be held responsible for any damages.
Animal Control
The City of Kaukauna has adopted state statutes and created city ordinances concerning animal ownership to protect public health and safety of its citizens and to promote the general welfare of citizens and animals residing within the city.
Primary responsibility is placed on the animal owners to properly maintain and secure their animals so as to prevent them from causing and/or creating nuisances.
Enforcement– Violations of state statutes and city ordinances will be addressed by written warning and/or citations. Violations of a more serious nature may be referred to the District Attorney’s Office for charges.
Resources
- Quad Communities Crime Stoppers
- Wisconsin Department of Justice
- Outagamie County Sheriff Department
- Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry
- Drug Abuse Hotline
- Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit
- Wisconsin Conceal Carry Law
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Wisconsin Landlord/Tenant Information
- Victim Crisis Response Team
- Tenant Resource Center
Policies
- Kaukauna Police Officer Body Worn Camera Policy
- Kaukauna Police Department Use of Force Policy
- Citizen Complaint Procedure
Annual Report
From the office of the Chief of Police: On behalf of the professional women and men of the Kaukauna Police Department, I am very pleased to present our 2023 Annual Report. This report will highlight just a portion of the great things our officers and staff have done for the community in 2023. Included in this report, you will find many statistics, reports, and descriptions of what our department does throughout the year.
