312 W. Whitewater Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
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Emergency – 9-1-1
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On behalf of the men and women of the Whitewater Police Department, I welcome you to our website. It is our goal to provide valuable information to you whether you are a Whitewater resident, a visitor, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student or faculty member, a prospective applicant, or simply an individual seeking information about our police department. 

The Whitewater Police Department is committed to being responsive to community concerns, using our mission and values statements as our guide to providing compassionate and quality service to all who find themselves in need.

As you review the information on this website please feel free to offer feedback so that we ensure we are providing helpful and relevant information that serves your needs and interests. 

Chief Lisa Otterbacher 

Community Information:

Crime Victim Services

The WI Statewide VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the WI Statewide VINE system is 888-868-4631. This service is provided to assist victims of crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status.

May 12 through May 18, 2013 - National Police Week 

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

For more information visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund web site at http://www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/

Trailer forTen Forty Eight an awareness film about teen prescription drug abuse

Protecting your prescription medication has never been more important than it is today. Take the time to view this important message and feel free to contact the Whitewater Police Department with any questions about prescription drug abuse.