Neillsville Police Department

06/09/2026

Part-Time Patrol Officer Opening - 30 hours weekly

The City of Neillsville Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Patrol Officer to supplement our full-time staff.

The Neillsville Police Department consists of seven full-time employees and three part-time employees dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services to our community.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Patrol operations
Preliminary complaint investigations
Traffic enforcement
Special event assignments
Enforcement of Wisconsin State Statutes and City Ordinances

This position offers a flexible schedule and is an excellent opportunity for: certified law enforcement officers seeking supplemental income; retired officers wishing to remain active in the profession; newly certified officers seeking additional experience in a progressive law enforcement agency

Starting Wage: $26.50 per hour

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess the ability to: perform the essential functions of a law enforcement officer; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; react quickly and effectively in stressful situations;
possess and lawfully carry a firearm; operate standard law enforcement equipment; work evenings, weekends, and holidays;
communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
and operate computer systems and related technology

Applicants must also: be a U.S. citizen; possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record; be eligible for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification; have no felony convictions; have no domestic abuse-related convictions; be in good physical condition; have vision correctable to 20/20;
demonstrate keyboarding proficiency of at least 50 words per minute

Education Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent
plus an Associate Degree -- Bachelor's Degree preferred

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume by email to: [email protected]

The City of Neillsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

TRAFFIC: At 1:33 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 30-year-old Neillsville female for a registration display violation, failure to wear a seatbelt, and operating with a suspended driver’s license from Virginia. The female subject was directed not to drive a motor vehicle until she had a valid driver’s license.

LOOSE DOG: At 4:02 pm, police responded to a report of a loose dog in the area of West 5th Street and Sunset Place. The dog was located a short time later and safely returned to its owner.

WARRANT ARREST: At 5:01 pm, police made contact with individuals in a parked vehicle in the 400 block of Hewett Street. During the contact, police learned that one of the occupants had an active probation warrant and took the 30-year-old Fairchild female into custody without incident. The individual was transported to the Clark County Jail.

VEHICLE LOCK-OUT: At 5:47 pm, police responded to the 300 block of West Division Street to assist a citizen with a vehicle lock-out.

TRAFFIC COMPLAINT: At 6:02 pm, police received a report of a child hanging out of a moving vehicle in the 1100 block of Grand Avenue. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

TRAFFIC: At 6:13 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 52-year-old Neillsville male for a registration display violation.

ASSIST SHERIFF: At 6:50 pm and again at 1:16 am, police assisted the Clark County Sheriff's Office with the transport of an individual in custody between Marshfield Medical Center–Neillsville and the Clark County Jail. Both transports were completed without incident.

TRAFFIC: At 7:36 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 39-year-old Neillsville male for operating a motor vehicle without insurance, vehicle operator failure to wear a seat belt, and a traffic warning for operating without a driver's license and a registration display violation.

TRAFFIC: At 11:28 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 16-year-old Neillsville female for operating a motor vehicle without the headlights illuminated.

TRAFFIC COMPLAINT: At 11:43 pm, police responded to the vicinity of Grand Avenue for a report of a possible drunk driver. Police were not able to locate the vehicle within the city limits.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

TRAFFIC: At 2:08 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 21-year-old Marshfield male for unnecessary acceleration.

ASSIST SHERIFF: At 10:05 am, police assisted the Clark County Sheriff's Office with an alarm complaint on US Highway 10 East. Police made contact with an individual and determined there was no emergency.

ASSIST SHERIFF: At 10:26 am, police assisted the Clark County Sheriff's Office and EMS in responding to a medical emergency at a residence in the town of Pine Valley. Police provided emergency care until EMS arrived, and the individual was transported to the hospital for further treatment. Police also assisted with scene security during the investigation.

TRAFFIC: At 2:29 pm, police issued a traffic warning to an 82-year-old Greenwood male for a registration display violation.

TRAFFIC: At 3:43 pm, police issued a traffic warning to an 18-year-old rural Neillsville male for operating a motor vehicle with an expired driver’s license and illegal window tinting.

TRAFFIC COMPLAINT: At 3:48 pm, police received a complaint about ATVs and UTVs allegedly speeding in the area of East 5th Street and East 7th Street. Extra patrol was requested for the area.

TRAFFIC: At 7:36 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 20-year-old Stevens Point male for operating while suspended and a traffic warning for a registration display violation and illegal window tinting.

INFORMATIONAL COMPLAINT: At 8:15 pm, police received a report of possible underage alcohol and drug use at a residence in the 1100 block of Grand Avenue. Police responded and attempted contact, but no one answered the door. The information was documented for follow-up.

TRAFFIC: At 10:03 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 45-year-old Neillsville female for operating a vehicle while violating a yellow traffic signal and for a lighting violation.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

TRAFFIC: At 12:10 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 21-year-old Neillsville male for a lighting violation.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: At 12:46 am, police observed a vehicle parked in the 10 block of South Grand Avenue with its lights on. Police made contact with the driver and determined the individual had stopped to rest before continuing.

TRAFFIC: At 7:09 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 33-year-old rural Neillsville female for operating without a valid license and vehicle operator failure to wear a seat belt.

TRAFFIC: At 7:14 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 37-year-old Neillsville male for vehicle rider failure to wear a seat belt.

TRAFFIC: At 8:55 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 29-year-old rural Neillsville male for vehicle operator failure to wear a seat belt and a traffic warning for operating a motor vehicle without an adequate muffler and a cracked/damaged vehicle windshield.

TRAFFIC: At 9:56 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 64-year-old rural Neillsville male for failure to signal/unsafe turn.

TRAFFIC: At 10:07 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 23-year-old Spring Valley male for unnecessary acceleration.

WELFARE CHECK: At 11:14 pm, police conducted a welfare check in the 1400 block of O’Neill Street after a family member reported concern for an elderly woman who had not arrived home and could not be reached by phone. After checking the residence and following up on available information, police located the woman at home and confirmed she was safe.

911 HANG-UP: At 11:53 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Grand Avenue for an accidental 911 hang-up.

Monday, June 1, 2026

ANIMAL COMPLAINT: At 10:26 am, police responded to a report of a loose dog in the 300 block of East 4th Street. Police located the dog and reunited it to its owner without incident.

TRAFFIC: At 3:35 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 62-year-old Black River Falls female for failure to completely stop at a stop sign.

ORDINANCE VIOLATION: At 4:00 pm, police mailed an ordinance citation to a 39-year-old Neillsville male for failure to license his dog.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: At 5:44 pm, police received a report that individuals were causing a disturbance near the 200 block of Hill Street. Police checked the area and determined the disturbance was not ongoing. Abandoned bicycles remained on the property.

TRAFFIC: At 8:35 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 62-year-old rural Neillsville male for non-registration of an automobile.

TRAFFIC: At 8:51 pm, police issued a traffic warning to an 80-year-old Beloit male for a lighting violation.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

WELFARE CHECK: At 5:05 am, police responded to a Rapid SOS emergency call in the 100 block of Oak Street. Police checked the residence and found no signs of an emergency. No contact was made, and everything appeared to be okay.

TRAFFIC: At 7:24 am, police issued a traffic citation to a 16-year-old rural Neillsville male for speeding and reckless driving-endanger safety.

ACCIDENTAL 911 CALL: At 7:28 am, police responded to the 400 block of Center Street after receiving an accidental 911 call. Police made contact with the caller and confirmed there was no emergency.

TRAFFIC: At 5:27 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 48-year-old Neillsville male for failure to completely stop at a stop sign.

TRAFFIC: At 8:26 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 61-year-old Marshfield female for a registration display violation.

TRAFFIC: At 8:55 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 39-year-old Granton female for speeding.

TRAFFIC: At 9:34 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 37-year-old Marshfield male for operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance and equipping a non-police vehicle with blue lights.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

MESSAGE DELIVERY: At 9:55 am, police were requested to make contact with and deliver a message to a resident outside the city limits.

NEIGHBOR DISPUTE: At 2:25 pm, police responded to a report of an ongoing dispute between neighbors in the 200 block of East 4th Street. Police made contact with the parties involved.

ASSIST SHERIFF: At 2:37 pm, police assisted the Clark County Sheriff's Office at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 10. Police provided traffic control until the scene was cleared.

MEDICAL ASSIST: At 4:41 pm, police responded to the 500 block of East Division Street in reference to a report of an individual who had fallen and was unable to get up. The individual was evaluated and transported to the hospital for further care.

DOG AT LARGE: At 4:52 pm, police responded to a report of a loose dog in the 400 block of Court Street. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the animal.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

TRAFFIC: At 12:40 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 29-year-old Neillsville female for a lighting violation.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: At 2:05 pm, police received a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident in the 300 block of West 5th Street parking lot.

PROBATION HOLD: At 2:10 pm, police assisted Clark County Probation and Parole by taking a 31-year-old male, with no permanent address, into custody on a probation hold. The individual was transported to the Clark County Jail without incident.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: At 3:30 pm, police assisted with a community es**rt for the Neillsville High School track team as they departed for the State competition.

TRAFFIC: At 5:10 pm, police issued a traffic warning to an 89-year-old Neillsville female for non-registration of an automobile and a lighting violation.

TRAFFIC: At 8:19 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 60-year-old female from Little Chute for a registration display violation.

Friday, June 5, 2026

PARKING COMPLAINT: At 7:02 am, police responded to a report of a commercial vehicle parked near West 14th Street and Grand Avenue. Police determined the vehicle was legally parked, and no further action was required.

ANIMAL COMPLAINT: At 9:52 am, police responded to a report of a cat that appeared to be injured or in distress in the 200 block of Oak Street. Upon arrival, police observed the cat walking around normally and found no apparent issues.

The above is some, not all, of the criminal arrests, referrals, and traffic violations handled by the Neillsville Police Department.

Jim Mankowski
Chief of Police
City of Neillsville Police Dept. (NVPD)

06/05/2026

Chief Mankowski and the officers were treated to doughnuts by our number one fan in honor of National Doughnut Day.

06/03/2026

E-bikes and e-scooters are emerging as preferred modes of transportation due to their convenience and affordability, appealing to a broad demographic. Like many other cities, Neillsville has seen an uptick in their presence on city streets. It is essential for riders to follow traffic laws, don appropriate safety gear, and exercise awareness of pedestrians and other vehicles when using these devices. Given the abundance of mixed information, we hope the State of Wisconsin's guidance will alleviate concerns and answer questions.

06/02/2026

During the week of May 11–15, 2026, Sergeant Hunter Imm attended and successfully completed the NCJTC Death Investigation Academy hosted by the City of Waukesha Police Department.

The course provided comprehensive training in death investigation techniques and procedures. Topics included evaluating crime scenes, conducting effective interviews and interrogations, developing investigative leads, utilizing available resources such as crime laboratories and medical examiners, and understanding the role and interpretation of medical autopsies. The training also explored investigative strategies for handling a variety of death investigations, enhancing Sergeant Imm’s ability to conduct thorough and professional investigations on behalf of the Neillsville Police Department.

06/02/2026

The week of May 4th through 8th, Sergeant Imm completed the Command Leadership Series through the FBI-LEEDA at the Sauk Prairie Police Department.

The FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Series is a four-and-a-half-day intensive seminar uniquely designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command-level positions. The course is highly interactive and follows FBI-LEEDA's “Cops Teaching Cops” model of professional development. The Command Leadership Institute focuses on tangible best-practice strategies and techniques for those aspiring to command-level assignments