Anna Kleiber
All law enforcement service calls in Sturtevant will be handled by the Racine County Sheriff's Office after the Village of Sturtevant Police Department ended its operations at 6:15 a.m. Nov. 16.
The announcement came just three months after the Sturtevant Village Board began discussions about shutting down its police department. The department had 11 police officers on staff who served the village of about 7,000 people.
In a Nov. 15 Facebook post, the department said, “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of you for your years of support, partnership, and trust. Your engagement and commitment to keeping our village safe have made a lasting difference.”
"We also want to recognize and thank the dedicated members of our law enforcement team – past and present – for their service, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the community," the post continued.
In a comment on the Facebook post, the police department said the decision was made by the Sturtevant Village Board.
Under state law, a village in Wisconsin can abolish it police department, but it must provide law enforcement through an alternative method by entering into a contract with another law enforcement entity, such as the county sheriff's office.
Further questions about law enforcement changes can be directed to the Sturtevant Village Hall via 262-886-7201. Residents should still call 911 in the event of an emergency. To report a crime or incident, village residents should contact the Recine County Sheriff's Office Dispatch via 262-886-2300.
Anna Kleiber can be reached at akleiber@gannett.com.
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