Thank you for visiting the Berlin Police Department Web Site.
The Berlin Police Department strives to serve our community by providing the highest quality of law enforcement services. This is accomplished through strong partnerships with our citizens to solve problems, reduce crime, and improving public safety. It is my mission to ensure that we serve all citizens with respect and are responsive to the needs of our residents and visitors. As you browse through our website, I hope that you learn more about “Your Department” and “Your Officers.” We are your neighbors, your friends, and in your time of need “Protectors.” We exist to assist you and your family.
Respectfully,
Dennis W. Plantz
Chief of Police
JOB OPENING
Interim Police Chief
Service to the Community is our Primary Business
Contact Information
Berlin Police Department
PO Box 291
108 N. Capron Street
Berlin, WI 54923
Administrative Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed over lunch)
Closed on Holidays
Phone: 920-361-0444
Fax: 920-361-4313
Non-Emergency (dispatch) 920-361-2121
EMERGENCY 911
Report a crime anonymously: 1-800-GET THEM (438-8436)
Dispatch Phone 24/7: 920-361-2121
Entryway Lobby Phones:
Red Phone: 911 Emergency ONLY
Black Phone: Connects automatically to Dispatch Center in Green Lake
The patrol division provides police service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Administrative services, including open records requests, payment of parking tickets, and copies of forms, etc. is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed for lunch and on holidays.
The Berlin Police Department has an automated telephone system. During regular business hours an operator will assist you. However, after 4:30 PM , and on holidays and weekends, an automated system will direct your call.
Officers assigned to the patrol division have voice-mail boxes. Upon reaching the automated system, use the extension number to leave a message for a specific officer.
|
Personnel |
Badge Number |
E-Mail Address |
Dial 361-0444 then the extension number |
|
Chief Dennis Plantz |
#220 |
dplantz@berlinpd.com |
5440 |
|
Sergeant Kevin Block |
#237 |
kblock@berlinpd.com |
5441 |
|
Sergeant Scott Strahan |
#246 |
sstrahan@berlinpd.com |
2460 |
|
Sergeant Bradley Kurczek |
#245 |
bkurczek@berlinpd.com |
2450 |
|
Corporal Jessica Schroeder |
#247 |
jschroeder@berlinpd.com |
2470 |
|
PSLO Georgia Trochinski |
#244 |
gtrochinski@berlinpd.com |
2440 |
|
Officer Chad Krause |
#243 |
crkrause@berlinpd.com |
2430 |
|
Officer Corey Horn |
#239 |
chorn@berlinpd.com |
2390 |
|
Officer Luke Meyer |
#248 |
lmeyer@berlinpd.com |
2480 |
|
Officer Noah Knetzger |
#234 |
nknetzger@berlinpd.com |
2340 |
|
Officer Matthew Mayer |
#241 |
mmayer@berlinpd.com |
2410 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative Assistant Vicki Murphy |
|
vmurphy@berlinpd.com |
3470 or 0 |
Entryway Lobby Phones:
Red Phone: 911 Emergency ONLY
Black Phone: Connects automatically to Dispatch Center in Green Lake
The patrol division provides police service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Administrative services, including open records requests, payment of parking tickets, and copies of forms, etc. is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed for lunch and on holidays.
The Berlin Police Department has an automated telephone system. During regular business hours an operator will assist you. However, after 4:30 PM , and on holidays and weekends, an automated system will direct your call.
Officers assigned to the patrol division have voice-mail boxes. Upon reaching the automated system, use the extension number to leave a message for a specific officer.
Department Personnel
Chief Dennis Plantz #220
Email: dplantz@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 5440
Sergeant Kevin Block #237
Email: kblock@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 5441
Administrative Assistant Vicki Murphy
Email: vmurphy@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 3470 or 0
Sergeant Scott Strahan #246
Email: sstrahan@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2460
Sergeant Bradley Kurczek #245
Email: bkurczek@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2450
Corporal Jessica Schroeder #247
Email: jschroeder@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2470
PSLO Georgia Trochinski #244
Email: gtrochinski@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2440
Officer Chad Krause #243
Email: crkrause@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2430
Officer Brady Felmer #242
Email: bfelmer@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2420
Officer Luke Meyer #248
Email: lmeyer@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2480
Officer Noah Knetzger #234
Email: nknetzger@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2340
Officer Matthew Mayer #241
Email: mmayer@berlinpd.com
Phone: 920-361-0444 ext. 2410
Municipal Court
Municipal court is scheduled every second Wednesday of the month unless notified. Adult court is scheduled for 2:00 pm and Juvenile court at 3:00 pm held at Berlin City Hall, 108 N. Capron St., Berlin, WI / 2nd Floor Council chambers. All payments are made direct to the court at:
Lakeside Municipal Court
16 Garfield Street
North Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Phone: 920-924-2479
Fax: 920-922-7926
Email: municourt@nfdl.org
Winter Parking
Sec. 70-458 / Winter Parking for City of Berlin
Effective NOVEMBER 30 to MARCH 30
(a) Seasonal parking restrictions. No person shall park any motor vehicle or trailer upon any street in the city between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 30 to March 30, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Exceptions.
- A permit, with the parking location specified thereon, shall be issued by the clerk-treasurer, subject to confirmation by the superintendent of streets, upon application and after investigation by the person designated by the common council, to those persons who have no off-street parking available within a reasonable distance of their residence, allowing such persons to park in a designated area, which area shall be as near to the residence of the applicant as practicable. All such permits shall terminate on March 30 of each year, and the permit fee shall be as established in the fee schedule adopted by the common council on file in the city clerk-treasurer’s office.
- Upon application to the police department, a temporary parking permit, valid for up to 24 hours, shall be issued to any person for just cause, and shall be valid for a specified location only.
- Annual parking permits shall be subject to appeal, review or revocation by the common council, upon public hearing, after giving five days’ notice to all interested parties.
(c) Notice of winter overnight parking restrictions. Signs shall be posted on all highways at the entrance to the city which shall state: “Winter Overnight Parking Restricted. Contact Police Department for Information.”
(Code 1989, § 10-1-28)
Public Nuisance and Abatement Process
Drug Take Back
The Berlin Police Department does have a Drug Box for unused medications. All drugs are to be taken out of the original containers and put into a zip lock bag for disposal. Liquids and creams will also be accepted but are to be kept in their original containers and put into a zip lock bag. All medications can be brought to the Berlin Police Department during normal business hours of 7:30-4:30 M-F. No “sharpies” will be taken in for disposal.
Parking Tickets and Payments
- Fines double after 5 days if not paid
- 30 days: DOT suspension of registered vehicle owner and license plates
- Tickets can be paid via mail, at City Hall Deposit Box (avail 24 hrs) or at Police Dept. (7:30 am-4:30 pm M-F only)
Services Offered
- Fingerprinting during normal business hours of 7:30 to 4:30 if an officer is available. Current fee is $10.00 for a City of Berlin resident and $20.00 for a non-resident.
- Paper Service: $31.00 for first two attempts and $30.00 per attempt thereafter.
- Tenant Background Checks
Helpful Links
- Wisconsin Circuit Court Access https://wcca.wicourts.gov
- Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public
- Wisconsin Travel Alerts 511 https://511wi.gov/map#:Alerts
- Identity Theft / Fraud http://www.idsafety.org/
Child Safety Ordinance
Support Agencies
- Green Lake County Department of Social Services and Mental Health: 920-294-4070
- Green Lake County Clerk of Court: 920-294-4142
- Green Lake County Circuit Court: 920-294-4042
- Green Lake County District Attorney: 920-294-4046
- Green Lake County Sheriff Department: 920-294-4000
- Green Lake County Justice Center, 571 County Rd A, Green Lake, WI 54941
- Waushara County Department of Social Services and Mental Health: 920-787-6600
- Waushara County Clerk of Court: 920-787-0441
- Waushara Sheriff Department: 920-787-3321