City of Oconomowoc Police Department

06/15/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of our 2026 Citizens Police Academy!

Over the past 12 weeks, this group dedicated their time to learning about law enforcement, public safety, and the many people and agencies that work together to serve our community. We appreciate their commitment and engagement throughout the program.

Thank you to all of the instructors from our public safety partners and community organizations who shared their knowledge and experiences along the way. Your time and effort helped make this program a success.

A special thank you to Mission BBQ for providing the food for our graduation celebration - we appreciate your support!

Interested in joining next year's Citizens Academy? Stay tuned for further details.

06/12/2026

🌭🐾 Tomorrow’s the day!

The first 100 brats are FREE, courtesy of Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC, so come early and come hungry!

All proceeds benefit the Oconomowoc Police Department K-9 Unit. Please share and help spread the word—we hope to see you there!

06/05/2026

Do you remember the 2025 National Night Out Kickball Championship (as Team Police likes to call it)? You know, the one where Team Police handed Team Fire a devastating defeat on the kickball field? As part of the friendly wager, the losing team agreed to cook a meal, and all proceeds would go to a charitable donation of their choosing.

Well, it’s been decided! Team Fire will be doing a brat fry at the police department. All proceeds will go to the support our Joint Police and Fire Peer Support Team. Our newly founded peer support team provides confidential emotional support from colleagues who firsthand understand the unique traumas of emergency response. This shared initiative exists to protect our protectors, fostering a resilient culture so no responder faces their hardest days alone.

We're looking forward to seeing Team Fire make good on their promise and serve up a well-deserved meal for ourselves and community members.

Join us on Tuesday, 6/23/26, at the Oconomowoc Police Department parking lot from 11:00am-1:00pm. There will be brats, hot dogs, chips, and beverages for purchase. Cash and/or Card accepted.

Who's ready for a rematch at this year's National Night Out?

06/03/2026

Did you say follow the Yellow Brick Road to the new Yellow Brick Road 5K course?

Hope to see you there Saturday.
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Oconomowoc/YellowBrickRoad5K

05/27/2026

A sincere thank you to Dillon, Olivia, and Kellen from Oconomowoc High School’s Seminar Digital Communication class for the outstanding work they put into our recruitment video.

Their creativity, professionalism, and dedication truly stood out, and the final product exceeded our expectations. We originally planned to wait until our next hiring process to share it, but we were too impressed not to highlight their work now.

Thank you again for your time, talent, and hard work — we are grateful for the opportunity to work with such talented students.

05/27/2026

E-Bike Safety

As the weather warms, we have seen an increase in the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) across the county. However, under Wisconsin law, certain requirements need to be met to be declared an e-bike. Some of these vehicles are actually electric dirt bikes and are classified as Off-Highway Motorcycles (OHMs or E-motos) not bicycles.
Under Wisconsin law, an electric bicycle (e-bike) must:
Have fully operational pedals capable of being powered by human effort
Have an electric motor of 750 watts or less
Fall into one of the following classifications:
🔹Class 1 E-Bike
• Pedal-assist only
• Motor assistance stops at 20 mph
• No throttle
🔹 Class 2 E-Bike
• Throttle-assisted (can operate with or without pedaling)
• Motor assistance stops at 20 mph
🔹 Class 3 E-Bike
• Pedal-assist only
• Motor assistance stops at 28 mph
• No person under the age of 16 may operate a Class 3 E-bike
No pedals = NOT an e-bike under Wisconsin law.
Many electric dirt bikes are classified as Off-Highway Motorcycles (OHMs) and are regulated differently under Wisconsin law through the Wisconsin DNR. This includes rules on where they can be operated, rider age requirements, and registration. Unlike traditional e-bikes, many of these electric dirt bikes weigh over 100 pounds and can reach speeds exceeding 65 mph.
As we continue into the summer months, deputies will be out promoting safe riding and educating riders on the law. Violations may result in warnings, citations, or other enforcement action when appropriate.
If you are unsure how your electric bike is classified, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the Wisconsin DNR.

05/25/2026

We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten. Please join us in honoring their memory this Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Johns Disposal will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. All collection routes will be delayed by one day that week.

05/21/2026

We are out at Taste of Western Lakes until 8:00 PM tonight! Stop by and say hello to our officers and check out everything happening at the event.

📍 Western Lakes Station 51
1400 Oconomowoc Parkway

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

05/20/2026