08/05/2026
What a fantastic morning for our inaugural Cops & Bobbers event!
Despite an uncertain weather forecast, Mother Nature gave us just enough of a break to get our lines in the water, and we're sure glad she did!
Thirty young anglers joined officers and dispatchers from the Elm Grove Police Department for a morning of fishing, fun, and building relationships in our community. Best of all, every participant caught at least one fish, with several anglers reeling in multiple catches throughout the morning!
The day began with a presentation from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Aspenson, who shared valuable information about fishing, conservation, and outdoor safety before our groups headed out to their designated fishing spots.
While catching fish was certainly exciting, the real success of the day was the opportunity for our officers to spend time with the youth in our community, share a few laughs, create lasting memories, and strengthen the relationships that make Elm Grove such a special place to live.
This event would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our community partners. A heartfelt thank you to:
π Culver's-Elm Grove
π Elm Grove Community Foundation, Inc
π Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
π Elm Grove Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
π Cops and Kids Foundation
π Ideal Logos and Awards
π Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Special thank you to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden, our police and dispatch volunteers, and the parents who entrusted us with their young anglers today.
Judging by the smiles, the fish stories, and the excitement throughout the morning, we'd call our very first Cops & Bobbers a huge success. We can't wait to do it again next year!