Town of Mukwonago Police Department

11/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to make our first annual Painting Pumpkins with Police a success! We would also like to give a special shout out and massive thank you to our Administrative Assistant Melissa Goetz who made this event possible and successful! We would also like to thank Bob Craig from Craigland Farms for supporting our event with his donation of the pumpkins and decorations!

10/30/2026

We'll see you all tomorrow night!! 👻🎃👻🎃👻

10/29/2026

Trick-or-Treat hours in the Town of Mukwonago are officially scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The Town of Mukwonago Police Department wants to make sure all our local Marios, Storm Troopers, and princesses have a fantastic evening.

Halloween is almost here! Our officers will be out on extra patrol this Saturday to secure the perimeter from rogue zombies and help everyone have a fun evening.
To make sure your night is full of treats and free of tricks, we’ve put together a quick checklist for a safe night on the spooky streets:
For the Ghouls & Goblins:
• Light it up: Grab a flashlight, crack some glow sticks, or add reflective tape to your costume. Let’s make sure cars can see you from a mile away!
• Watch Your Step: If your neighborhood doesn’t have sidewalks, remember to always walk facing oncoming traffic and stay as far off the road as possible.
• The "Porch Light" Law: Only visit homes with their front porch lights turned on. If the house is dark, the monsters inside are probably sleeping (or out of candy).
• The Midnight Snack Inspection: No snacking until you get home! Parents, make sure to double-check all treats before anyone takes a bite.
For Our Resident Bats & Drivers:
• Slow Down Your Batmobile: Drive extra slowly through residential neighborhoods during trick-or-treat hours.
• Expect the Unexpected: Little monsters are excited and might dart into the street between parked cars. Keep your eyes glued to the road.
• No Phones, No Distractions: Keep your focus on driving so everyone gets home safely.
If you spot any real mischief or need help, flag down one of our officers or call non-emergency dispatch at 262-363-5188. For real emergencies, dial 911.
Have a safe, spooky, and candy-filled Halloween, Mukwonago!

10/11/2026

1st Annual Painting Pumpkins w/ Police!! We can't wait to see you all there!!!

10/07/2026

The Town of Mukwonago Police Department has been given a courtesy notice by the group Working America (a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO) of an upcoming canvassing campaign in our area. Working America is a "not-for-profit 501(c)(5) labor organization that engages in education, and legislative and political advocacy".

Working America's email states that their canvassers "are professionally trained and may at times carry prominently displayed picture identification cards or wear red safety vests that display their affiliation with Working America. The purpose of our membership drive is to educate working people about issues that affect them, sign up new members, and at times receive voluntary dues from our members. Our organizers do not sell any kind of products. Our canvassing typically operates in the late afternoon and evening, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. – the hours when working people are most likely to be home. Courts have recognized the right of canvassers to canvass during these hours, notwithstanding any local or state curfews. See Ohio Citizen Action v. City of Englewood, slip opinion 10-3265/3293 (6th Cir. 2012); City of Watseka v. Illinois Public Action Council, 796 F.2d 1547 (7th Cir. 1985) ; New Jersey Citizen Action v. Edison Township, 797 F.2d 1250 (3d Cir. 1986)"

This post is simply a courtesy heads up that this group will be coming through in the coming days and that we are aware of their intentions to do so. The described activity is constitutionally protected and their projected dates to canvass our community are from Oct. 7, 2026 through Feb. 7, 2027.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

09/23/2026

Thank you to the Wisconsin Freemasonry for inviting our department to receive Reach‑A‑Child bags filled with books for every squad for the department and to Reach a Child for putting these back packs together and providing us with them.

These bags will be a wonderful resource for our officers to connect with and help children throughout our community.

09/15/2026

We are hiring!

Posting is open until September 25th by 3:00 PM

https://wilenet.widoj.gov/employment/employment-opportunities/7494

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the world changed forever, but our promise to never forget remains unshaken. 🇺🇸
Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, our department pauses to honor the 2,977 innocent lives taken too soon. We hold a sacred space in our hearts for the families whose lives were permanently altered that morning.
As law enforcement professionals, we draw profound inspiration from the 441 first responders—including 72 courageous law enforcement officers and 343 brave firefighters—who ran toward danger without a second thought. Their ultimate sacrifice is a legacy of true heroism that we carry with us on every single patrol.
A quarter of a century has passed, but we still remember the grief, the resilience, and the undeniable spirit of unity that brought our nation together.
To our community: thank you for standing by us then, and thank you for standing with us now. We will always remember. We will always protect.

09/01/2026

With school back in session The Town of Mukwonago Police Department has already received several complaints about people illegally passing school buses in our jurisdiction. Video from the bus is reviewed, and every complaint is investigated.

WI State Statute 346.48(1) states the following:

"The operator of a vehicle which approaches from the front or rear any school bus which has stopped on a street or highway when the bus is equipped according to s. 347.25 (2) and when it is displaying flashing red warning lights, shall stop the vehicle not less than 20 feet from the bus and shall remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or the operator extinguishes the flashing red warning lights.

The operator of any school bus which approaches from the front or rear any school bus which has stopped and is displaying flashing red warning lights shall display its flashing red lights while stopped. This subsection does not apply to operators of vehicles proceeding in the opposite direction on a divided highway."

PLEASE, keep our kids safe and save yourself a hefty fine by being a patient, attentive, and courteous driver around school buses! Please see the below link for further information from WI DOT.

Drivers must stop on the street or highway 20 feet or more from any school bus that has stopped and is flashing red warning lights.