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Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location: Police Services Building, 100 N. Jackson Street
Telephone: (608) 755-3100 General
(608) 757-2244 Non-Emergency
911 Emergency
Fax: (608) 755-3004
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Meet the Staff: Dave Moore, Chief of Police

Police 

Officers are on duty 24 hours a day. Officer dispatch is also available 24 hours a day.

Summary of Services

To view the Adult Arrest report, click here .

To view the WI Dept. of Corrections notification program for the release of jail inmates (VINE program), click here. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes.

The Janesville Police Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in Janesville by working cooperatively with the community and citizens to enforce the law, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime and provide for a safe environment. The Janesville Police Department was awarded Certificate of Accreditation in May 2000 by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG). The accreditation recognizes that Janesville's police department exemplifies the best professional practices in the conduct of its responsibilities.

You can obtain copies of accident and police reports at the Police Department. A copy of an accident report costs $1.00, and a copy of a police report costs 25 cents per page. Non criminal fingerprints can be obtained at the Police Department for a $5 charge. Call the General Information number for an appointment. Contact Leisure Services for information regarding a street closing permit for block parties or other special events. For any other type of street closing needed, contact the Police Department during business hours.

Management Team

The Janesville Police Department employs 104 sworn officers and 15 civilian employees.

  • Chief David J. Moore
  • Deputy Chief Danny Davis
  • Deputy Chief John Olsen
  • Lieutenant Keith Lawver
  • Lieutenant Timothy Hiers
  • Lieutenant Rick Larson
  • Lieutenant Terrence Sheridan
  • Sergeant Brian Donohoue
  • Sergeant Anne Brophy
  • Sergeant Jimmy Holford
  • Sergeant Brian Vaughn
  • Sergeant Charles Aagaard
  • Sergeant Craig Klementz
  • Sergeant Dean Sukus
  • Sergeant Todd Kleisner
  • Sergeant Chad Pearson
  • Sergeant Aaron Ellis
  • Sergeant Mark Ratzlaff

Helpful Links

Department News

Department Services

TopicDocumentsNewsFAQeContact
Adult Arrest Report  
Alcohol License Advisory Committee  
Animal and Pet Ordinances   
Annual Report, Police  
Child Passenger Safety Laws   
Chronic Nuisance Ordinance  
Crime Prevention Tips 
Curfew Ordinance   
Drugs and Alcohol   
General Orders and Policies for Police  
Heroin Information   
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs)  
Neighborhood Watch Program   
Police Department Accreditation  
Police Recruitment  
Property Identification Program  
Safety Education 
Skateboarding Ordinances  
Submit a Crime Tip   
Tickets and Citations 
Warrant List  
Worthless Check Prevention   

Department FAQ

Department Library

  • Request to Review Parking Citation.pdf
  • Emergency Siren Map.pdf
  • Public Safety Focus Group Research Final Report.pd
  • Active Warrant List July 1 2001-July 31 2010.pdf
  • Adult Arrest Report July 19 - Aug 9.pdf
  • Adult Arrest Report June 21 - July 12.pdf
  • Annual Report-Police 2005.pdf
  • Annual Report-Police 2006.pdf
  • Annual Report-Police 2007.pdf
  • Annual Report-Police 2008.pdf
  • Annual Report-Police 2009.pdf
  • Chronic_Nuisance_Ordinance.pdf
  • Community Survey Summary.pdf
  • Internal Affairs, Citizen Complaint.pdf
  • Racial_Profiling.pdf
  • Serial Number Worksheet.pdf
  • Skateboard Regulation Area Map.pdf
  • Skateboarding Brochure.pdf