The City of Sheboygan will be upgrading its MUNIS ERP system.  From February 25 through February 27, 2021, the Sheboygan Police Department customer service window will be affected by this upgrade. During that time, we will be unable to provide services for the following items:

• Parking Tickets payments
• Dog/Cat Licensing

All other services will still be available during this period, and the drop box in our vestibule is available for those who would like to drop off parking ticket payments or animal license applications and payments during that time.

Thank you for your patience during this upgrade. Provided it goes as planned, our customer service window will resume normal operations on Monday March 1, 2021.

Update: Due to a very high volume of applications, we regret to announce that the 2021 Citizen Academy is now closed to new applicants. We will be reaching out to all applicants soon. Thank you for your interest! If you were unable to apply this year, please be on the lookout for our 2022 Academy next spring.

The Sheboygan Police Department will be hosting its 25th Annual Citizen Academy starting on April 13, 2021 and concluding on June 8, 2021. The 9 week course will be held on Tuesday evenings at the Sheboygan Police Department, 1315 N 23rd St, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There is no cost to attend and participants will be provided credentials and class materials. It is important for the participant to be able to attend each week, as each course week is built upon the preceding week.

The Citizen Academy is designed to be interactive through lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises. The purpose of the academy is to provide stakeholders of the City of Sheboygan an understanding of the police department and its functions and to enhance relationships between the community and police department. Participants will be exposed to many areas of police work including the hiring process, current department initiatives, police investigations, use of force, and the legal system.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have no felony arrests or convictions. Background checks will be conducted on all applicants. Letters of acceptance or regrets will be mailed to applicants.

Spots are limited due to COVID-19, so please do not wait to apply below if you are interested.

For questions or concerns, email Sergeant Andy Kundinger at andrew.kundinger@sheboyganwi.gov or call (920) 459-3352.

From December 1^st through April 30^th, overnight winter parking regulations are in effect between the hours of midnight and 6:00 AM. Vehicles must alternate sides for overnight parking. The city’s winter parking rules are in place to improve efficiency in clearing streets from snow, ice and debris all winter.

On Odd-Numbered Days: Between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., vehicles shall only be parked on that side of the street having odd-numbered street addresses (East and South Sides).

On Even-Numbered Days: Between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., vehicles shall only be parked on that side of the street having even-numbered street addresses (North and West Sides).

Streets posted with “No Parking” restrictions shall remain in effect; therefore are NOT under alternate side parking rules.

***The simple rule: PARK FOR TOMORROW***

We appreciate everyone’s help in allowing us to prevent dangerous or slippery conditions for drivers and pedestrians, to keep gutters and drains clear for the spring thaw, and to maintain and repair pavement after the harsh winter season.

For more information regarding winter parking, snow emergency parking rules, visit https://sheboygandpw.com/winter-parking.

Shortly after 6:00 PM on Monday, November 9th, the Sheboygan Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Union Avenue and S 15th Street.  Earlier in the day a vehicle had been stolen in the city of Manitowoc.  Suspects in the stolen vehicle attempted to steal another vehicle in Sheboygan but the driver drove away from them.  The suspects fired rounds at the vehicle, striking it as it drove away. No one was injured. Shortly after, another vehicle was stolen from its owner in the 1300 block of N 15th Street after a suspect pointed a firearm at that driver.  Both vehicles left the area and were located by the Sheboygan County Sherriff’s Department on I-43.  The stolen vehicle from Manitowoc was eventually stopped just south of the Village of Belgium after spike strips were deployed.  Two persons fled the vehicle but were located nearby after a search was conducted by several law enforcement agencies.  The two people taken into custody were 16 and 17 year old males.

The vehicle stolen in Sheboygan has not been located at this time.  It is described as a red 2015 Ford Edge sport utility vehicle with Wisconsin registration plates 444DSW.

Officers have developed potential suspects and are continuing to investigate these events.  Officers from the Sheboygan Police Department worked in cooperation on this investigation with officers from the Sheboygan County Sherrif’s Department, Ozaukee County Sherriff’s Department, Manitowoc Police, Port Washington Police, Plymouth Police, and Saukville Police.

Anyone with information about the disturbance is encouraged to call Sheboygan Police at (920) 459-3333, or they may provide information anonymously through Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers at (877) CUF-THEM (877-283-8436) or online at cufthem.com.

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24^th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at three drive-thru drop-off locations throughout Sheboygan County. This is a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal:

• Plymouth – Generations, 1500 Douglas Dr., Plymouth, 53073
• Random Lake – Fire Department, 718 Spring St., Random Lake, 53075
• Sheboygan – HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital, 3100 Superior Ave. Sheboygan, 53081

If you will be going to the St. Nicholas Hospital drop-off location, use the North Taylor Dr entrance on the western side of the complex, indicated by the arrow. During the day of the event, signs in the parking lot will direct you to the drop-off location, symbolized by a star.

GUIDELINES:

Household waste pharmaceuticals only – no businesses allowed.

Please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask. A volunteer will come to your vehicle to collect medications.

Bring: Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications. It is recommended that participants bring their medications in the original pill containers. Please cross off your name on any labels ahead of time.

Do Not Bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), mercury thermometers.

• Liquids will be accepted during this initiative. However, the liquids, creams and sprays must be in their original packaging. Liquids without the original packaging will not be accepted.
• Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.

Questions?

Contact Sergeant Blodgett at (920) 467-5192

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security.  The theme for 2020 is:

“Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”

The purpose of this campaign is to bring awareness to the importance of being safe and secure while online.  Here are a few tips:

Pick Proper Passwords

• make them hard to guess
• go as long and complex as you can
• consider using a password manager
• one account, one password

Stop-Think-Connect

• be thoughtful about what sites you visit and what info you share
• regularly update software, firmware, and operating systems
• shut down old accounts
• check your app “permissions”

If in doubt, don’t give it out

• protect your personal information
• don’t reply to unsolicited offers
• avoid online surveys that may reveal clues about your passwords

Each week, the campaign will focus on a different area of cybersecurity:

• Week of October 5 (Week 1): If You Connect It, Protect It
• Week of October 12 (Week 2): Securing Devices at Home and Work
• Week of October 19 (Week 3): Securing Internet-Connected Devices in Healthcare
• Week of October 26 (Week 4): The Future of Connected Devices

For more information, click HERE to visit the campaign’s website.

Effective Monday, September 14, 2020, the Sheboygan Police Department lobby will re-open for business.  In an effort to keep both our employees and citizens safe, we request that social distancing guidelines be followed.  The wearing of masks will be mandatory.  In addition, a capacity of no more than 6 people will be allowed in the facility at the same time.

Drop boxes will still remain in the Police Department vestibule, as well as City Hall, for payments.  We encourage continued use of these options.  In addition, work stations will be provided in the lobby to assist with completion of forms to reduce window service.

All non-emergency public visits will still be conducted by appointment only.  Please call the non-emergency business phone numbers for scheduling.

Hours of operation will be Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-7:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm.

In partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Black-American Community Outreach, we are hosting a series of pop-up community BBQ picnics. These picnics will positively bring together representatives from City Government, the Police Department, Black-American Community Outreach, and community members in a positive atmosphere to celebrate the things that unify us.

Black-American Community Outreach is a new non-profit organization that has been created to uplift our community.  They are working to support community members with resources and tools in an effort to promote and encourage economic growth, academic success, and job skills while providing opportunities to serve.

The picnics will take place on the following dates, and each will run from 11:00am to 1:00pm:

• Saturday, September 12th
• Saturday, September 19th
• Saturday, September 26th
• Saturday, October 3rd

All events will be outdoors, and each picnic is designed to avoid large crowds.  We will ask everyone to maintain social distancing and to use masks as appropriate.

Black-American Community Outreach will be releasing a series of clues this week on their Facebook page before revealing the surprise location of the final picnic to take place Saturday, October 3rd. The reveal will take place on Facebook live on Saturday morning, October 3rd. Please continue to watch their page for more clues and for the reveal.

We hope to see you there!

The Sheboygan Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection.  The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense.  Further, his criminal history places him in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

This sex offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts and he is not wanted by the police at this time.  Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will not be tolerated.

Gary D. Borth will be paroled when he reaches his maximum release date the week of September 22, 2020, after serving his sentence for: Child Enticement; Repeated Sexual Assault of Same Child. He will be residing at 529 S 22nd St. He will be under 24 hour electronic monitoring and will be supervised by agents from probation/parole. If Gary D. Borth violates any of these rules or conditions of his parole, he will be taken into custody and placed in confinement, pending review of possible revocation proceedings.  Witnessed violations should be reported to the Sheboygan Police Department.

The Sheboygan Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is available to help you with any questions you may have regarding this notification.  The number to leave a message is (920) 459-3355. Please see the related bulletin for full details.

We’re hiring! The Sheboygan Police Department is accepting applications for a Crossing Guard at Grant and Jefferson Elementary Schools.

During this time of uncertainty, it is important that we support our schools and our community’s children in their safe return to school. The Crossing Guard is the first person that children see each morning before school. Crossing Guards provide a safe environment for our children as they come and go from school and they often become an integral part our children’s educational experience. Please consider helping out your local school and apply today.

Morning hours are 7:40 am to 8:00 am, Monday – Friday.
Afternoon hours are 2:00 pm to 2:20 pm, Monday – Friday.

Applicants must have their own transportation.
This is a paid position through the Sheboygan Police Department.