Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department

05/30/2026

Today, from 10am to Noon, is Kewaunee's Bike Rodeo, at the Ag Building (across from the school at 911 Third St. In Kewaunee). Please bring your child and bike for a free license, some fun safety lessons, food and drink, and a chance to win one of two bicycles!

Bike Rodeo this Saturday! Hope to see you there!

05/26/2026

Last week, area Law Enforcement agencies including the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department were given a wonderful gift of Girl Scout Cookies donated by the Kewaunee County Girl Scout Troop.
Pictured below is Troop Leader Jessica Allen and Deputy Jensen Beyer.
We greatly appreciate this kind gesture!

05/22/2026

05/13/2026

In an effort to improve safety during road based operations, many of our local Farmers and Haulers are incorporating traffic signal equipment. This equipment will be deployed in those areas in which flagging operations have been deemed necessary, and which traditionally, would be facilitated by physical staff.
We have seen similar equipment deployed during public utilities, and road maintenance operations, as it is much more cost effective and consistent.
Please note that the presence of such equipment is sanctioned and failure to obey those signals carries with it the same statutory penalties as any other traffic light pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 346.04(1) Obedience to Traffic officers, signs and signals.
This advancement in practices and equipment by our local businesses is greatly appreciated, as we keep Kewaunee County a safe place to live and work.

05/08/2026

Yesterday evening, Lt. Chris VanErem was presented with the Kewaunee VFW “2025 Officer of the Year” award. Chris was nominated for his professionalism and leadership in the operations of our Corrections and Telecommunications Division. Chris holds himself and those he leads, to highest standards in service to our community.
Chris was presented the award by Commander Glenn Brunner, with his family in attendance.
Congratulations Chris!

05/08/2026

May 11 through May 31 is the national high-visibility enforcement campaign for Click It or Ticket. Drivers will see more law enforcement on the road as part of this campaign.

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Buckle up all the time — for short trips and long trips, and in every seating position.

The right seat belt fit matters:
The shoulder belt should lay flat across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
The lap belt should fit across your hips, not your stomach.
Never put the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.

Protect what matters most. A seat belt saves you from more than a ticket. Click It or Ticket.

For more information regarding Child Safety Seats, please visit our website at https://www.kewauneesheriff.org/child-safety-seat-inspection/ or contact our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Angie at 920-388-7188 or [email protected]

05/05/2026

In all of the various law enforcement callings, none may be more challenging than that of the Correctional Officer. We here in Kewaunee County are blessed with some of the best. They provide care to those who find themselves at the crossroads of life, providing them with compassion even in the most trying circumstances.
Thank you to al of our Dedicated Correctional Staff!

05/04/2026

May is National Bicycle Safety Month! 🚴‍♂️

From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for thousands of Americans. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. It takes drivers 🚙and bicyclists 🚲 alike to ensure safety on the roads.

For more information on safer bicycling, please visit the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety

05/01/2026

May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, a reminder that a parked car can become dangerous fast. We’re sharing this to help keep kids safe as warmer weather approaches.

As temperatures start to rise across the country, it is essential for parents and caregivers everywhere to remember: Stop. Look. Lock.

04/29/2026

This past weekend, Deputy Brent Reimer was awarded with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association's 2026 Certificate of Merit at WPPA's annual conference.

This award was well deserved and stems from Deputy Reimer's dedication to the community and the department, coupled with his actions on November 29, 2025. On that date, Deputy Reimer, along with personnel from Kewaunee Rescue Squad and Kewaunee Police Department were instrumental in saving an individual who was choking.

Deputy Reimer utilized a airway suction device, for choking victims, to dislodge an airway obstruction and saved the patient's life. Previously, Deputy Reimer researched and proposed the device to the department, which resulted in patrol officers, schools, and nursing homes now carrying that important life saving tool.

Congratulations on your award Deputy Reimer, and thank you for your service to your community.