Palmyra Public Safety

05/23/2026

Black cat found area of northwest and Wisconsin. Appears to be adult wearing a flea collar. Is safe at the Jefferson county humane society. Contact them to claim.

05/20/2026

Update: Fido has been reunited with his family.

Fido is missing his family and is currently hanging out at the Palmyra Public Safety building waiting to be claimed. Appears to be an older dog, possibly black lab, shepherd mix.

05/17/2026

🚨 SCOOTER & E-BIKE SAFETY REMINDER 🚨

Following a serious scooter accident near our area, this is a reminder why Palmyra Public Safety has increased traffic enforcement efforts and issued more traffic citations and warnings this year compared to last year. Our goal is simple — prevent serious injuries and save lives.

Please remind riders to:

🛑 Stop at stop signs and intersections
👀 Watch for vehicles at all times
⛑️ Wear a helmet
💡 Use lights at night
📵 Stay alert and avoid distractions

Parents — a quick conversation at home can make a major difference.

Our thoughts are with everyone involved and the emergency personnel who responded. Stay safe and watch out for one another.

05/14/2026

Official press release of today’s fire. Any questions, please use the contact numbers listed!

05/11/2026

🚔 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2026🚔

During National Police Week, we pause to honor the brave law enforcement officers across this country who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Here in the Village of Palmyra, I would like to personally thank our police officers for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving our community each and every day. I also want to recognize and thank their families for the sacrifices they make and for the unwavering support they provide behind the scenes.

I would also like to thank our Fire/EMS Division for their continued teamwork and partnership during emergencies and critical incidents. Public Safety is truly a team effort.

So far this year, the Palmyra Police Division has responded to over 375 calls for service, representing approximately a 60% increase from this same time last year. Despite the increasing demands, our officers continue to provide professional service, proactive enforcement, school safety, and community-focused policing efforts.

These numbers represent more than activity — they represent commitment, sacrifice, and service to our community.

Finally, thank you to the residents of Palmyra for your continued support of our Public Safety personnel.

Please join us this week in recognizing and thanking the men and women who proudly wear the badge and serve our community.

Thank You,
Director Blount

05/05/2026

A local resident received this as a text message and came to the station to verify that it was a scam. Do NOT reply to the text or scan the QR code. Make note of the number that the text came from and that can be reported to the Federal Trade Center (FTC) here https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

After making note of the number, mark it as spam and block the number.

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

We are seeing an increase in scam text messages and calls claiming you have unpaid toll fees, traffic citations, jury duty obligations, or even bail payments. These messages often demand immediate payment to avoid enforcement.

⚠️ Know this: The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office or any legitimate law enforcement agency will NEVER text or call you demanding payment or threatening immediate action.

👉 And a quick reality check: Milwaukee doesn’t even have toll roads — so that “unpaid toll” text is your first clue it’s a scam.

If you receive one of these messages:
• Do not click any links or scan QR codes
• Do not provide personal or financial information
• Delete the message and report it as spam

✔️ You can verify legitimate citations through the Milwaukee County Clerk of Courts at (414) 278-5362 or the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Desk at (414) 278-4712.

Stay alert and help protect others by sharing this information.

04/30/2026

🚨Palmyra Public Safety-Police Division-Traffic Enforcement Update 🚨

Traffic safety continues to be our #1 concern from residents, and over the past several months our officers have maintained a strong focus on enforcement when not handling calls for service.

📍 High-request areas include:
• Maple Street
• Main Street
• Areas near our schools
• Village highway corridors

Our goal is simple: slow traffic down to prevent serious crashes and injuries.

⚠️ Recent enforcement highlights:
• Vehicle stopped at 90 mph in a 55 mph zone
• Multiple stops for speeds of 50 mph in a 25 mph zone near the Montessori School

These speeds are not just violations—they are dangerous and put our children, families, and community at risk.

📩 See a problem area? Let us know.
Send us a direct message and we will follow up.

🙏 Thank you for your continued support.

⛔️⬇️ SLOW DOWN. DRIVE SAFE. KEEP PALMYRA SAFE. ⬇️⚠️

04/27/2026

RECENT STORM DAMAGE:
Information recently received from JC Emergency management.

To the Residents of Jefferson County, Wisconsin,

If you experienced damage from the recent storms that occurred between April 13, 2026, and April 23, 2026, we ask that you report it by calling 2-1-1.
Please report any type of storm-related impact, including:
• Damage to your home or property
• Flooding or water damage
• Business closures or losses
• Agricultural or other impacts
Collecting this information is critical for the State of Wisconsin and county officials to assess the overall extent of damage. This data is used to determine whether the state may pursue federal disaster assistance.
At this time, no federal assistance has been requested or approved. However, if assistance is pursued in the future, only reported damage can be considered. If you do not report your damage, we may not be able to assist you with any potential reimbursement or recovery programs.
We strongly encourage all residents who have experienced any level of damage to call 2-1-1 as soon as possible.
Your participation helps ensure an accurate assessment of community impact and strengthens our ability to advocate for assistance if it becomes available.

Thank you,

Tracy Hameau
Jefferson County Emergency Management Director

04/23/2026

Palmyra DPW is looking for part time seasonal help. See photo below for contact info if interested.

04/20/2026

Attn: Palmyra post office box 62 renter, a key to your box was found and turned into our agency. We notified the post office last week and held onto the key until this afternoon when it was turned over to the post office to get it returned to you as they are not allowed to provide us with your information

04/09/2026

Pet Licenses: Reminder that Dogs and cats over the age of 5 months are required by both state law and Palmyra municipal ordinance 12.03 to be licensed yearly and animals licensed after March 31st, there is a late fee assessed. A current rabies certificate is required with license application.

The Village clerk has indicated that there are approx 50 animals that were licensed with the village last year that have not been re-licensed this year. If your pet has passed away or has been licensed elsewhere, please contact the Village clerks office so they can be removed from the list.

If you have animals that have not yet been licensed, please take care of this ASAP, before our agency is asked to issue citations. Link to license application is below