Platteville WI Police Department

06/02/2026

This week the duck scavenger hunt is highlighting a cool event happening tomorrow June 3rd at 8am. Area law enforcement will be participating in the annual Torch Run in support of Wisconsin Special Olympics. The run will begin at the Center for the Arts on the UW-Platteville campus and travel down Main Street to Water Street. The run will then end at Dunkin Donuts (of course). We hope to see you bright and early tomorrow to cheer us on.

06/02/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1.

Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the 2026 ATV/UTV regulations.

Updates include:

Operators and passengers are all required to wear a seatbelt in a UTV.
Intentionally causing damage with an ATV or UTV can cost you more than a fine – up to three times the cost to repair the damage.
ATV or UTV operators may not tow objects bearing any person on a trail or route. Towing persons on ice is limited to 10 mph.
UTVs now have window tint restrictions.
For questions or clarification regarding these new rules, contact your local DNR conservation warden or DNR Customer Service at 888-936-7463 (888-WDNRINFO).

"As always ride safe by wearing your helmets and seatbelts, knowing the rules and riding sober," said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highway vehicle administrator.

Learn more about riding safely in Wisconsin and sign up for a safety course on the DNR’s website.

05/26/2026

This looks like the perfect week to get out and enjoy the first days of summer. The duck for this week's scavenger hunt agreed and chose one of the best spots in Platteville, the Inclusive Playground. This state-of-the-art playground ensures that visitors of all ages and abilities may play safely with their family and friends while at the park.

05/24/2026

*****Doggie has been returned*****

Happy Memorial Day weekend! A lovely weather day is upon us and we have a visitor. However, we are hoping it is only a short visit and we find the owners of this fur friend. If you are their owner or know their owner, please let us know by calling 608-348-2313.

05/20/2026

***Happening now!!***

Stop down to Piggly Wiggly in Platteville to support our local food pantry. Purchase a premade bag put together by Piggly Wiggly for $10 or do your own shopping and help Stuff our Cruiser! And don’t fret, with your help, when we run out of room in one squad car, we’ve got the help of UW-Platteville Police and their squad. See you soon!!

**Stuff-the-Cruisers**

Please join Grant County law enforcement officers from the Cuba City Police Department, Dickeyville Police Department, Platteville Police Department, UW-Platteville Police, Lancaster Police Department, WI, Boscobel Police Department, and Muscoda Police Department this afternoon from 3 to 6pm for the 11th Annual Stuff the Cruiser Food Drive!

The participating Police Departments will be at their local grocery stores gathering donations for their local food pantries. The participating businesses are listed below under their local police department patches.

05/20/2026

***Update*** The dog has been reunited with its family.

This very good boy was found wandering over by Moundview Park in Platteville this morning. He was found with the green collar, but no tags. If you know where or who he belongs to, please give us a call at 608-348-2313.

05/19/2026

Duck scavenger hunt #21

Congratulations to all of the class of 2026. The High School graduation will be at 7pm on Friday May 22.

05/14/2026

On Wednesday May 20th from 3-6pm we will be at the Platteville Piggly Wiggly to collect food donations for the Platteville Food Pantry.

05/12/2026

The Platteville Police Department would like to remind residents to PLEASE remember to lock your vehicles and to not leave your keys in your vehicle overnight. Over the last month, we've taken four reports of vehicles being stolen. All of them were left unlocked and had keys inside. We've also had an uptick in vehicles being rummaged through with property reported missing.

If you find yourself to be a victim of either of these crimes, we encourage you to call the Platteville Police Department at 608-348-2313. And as always; if you see something, say something.

05/11/2026

We are hiring! Applications are now being accepted for a police officer position. Great benefits, excellent starting pay, and many opportunities for growth. Prior experience or attendance at the police academy is not needed. We will pay you to go to the academy, and pay you while you are there.
Please check out joinplpd.com for more information and to apply.