Turtle Lake PD

05/20/2026

Anybody around Washington Ave in TL missing a dog? Please message or comment on this post if you know where it belongs

05/05/2026

🚨 K-9 FUNDRAISER VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 🚨

Join us for a great day of volleyball, raffles, and fun while supporting the Turtle Lake Police Department K-9 Unit! 🐾

📅 Saturday, August 8th, 2026
📍 Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill
👥 6-person co-ed teams (16 team max)
💲 $120 buy-in | Payout to top 3 teams
⏰ Sign-up at 10:00 AM | Tournament starts at 11:00 AM

🎟️ 50/50 raffle, bucket raffles, beer trophy, and a live band after the tournament!

👉 Teams can sign up in person at Spare Time or by calling 715-986-4244.

We appreciate all the support—come out, have some fun, and help us build our K-9 program! 🐕💙

We also want to give a big shout out to Spare Time for their support of this program!

04/27/2026

TURTLE LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR NEXT K-9 PARTNER

The Turtle Lake Police Department has been approved by the Village Board to begin fundraising to purchase and train a new narcotics-detection K-9 for the Village of Turtle Lake.

Narcotics detection K-9s are an essential tool in modern law enforcement. They assist officers in locating illegal drugs, supporting criminal investigations, enhancing officer safety, and serving as a strong deterrent to drug-related activity within the community.

Officer Frank Stavely has been selected as the department’s next K-9 handler. Officer Stavely has demonstrated a strong commitment to identifying and removing illegal drugs and drug-impaired
drivers from the Village of Turtle Lake and surrounding areas. He will undergo specialized training to ensure the success of this program.

In addition to narcotics detection, this K-9 will be trained in tracking lost or endangered individuals, providing an added layer of public safety for our community. With the department’s current K-9 expected to retire in the near future, acquiring and training a new K-9 at this time will allow for a seamless transition and continued service without interruption.

The initial cost of establishing this program is estimated at approximately $15,000. There are also ongoing expenses associated with maintaining a K-9 program, including veterinary care, food,
equipment, and training.

The Turtle Lake Police Department respectfully requests support from community members and local businesses to help cover these costs. Any contribution, regardless of amount, is greatly
appreciated.

Donations may be made by cash or check at, or mailed to, the Turtle Lake Village Hall, located at 114 E. Martin Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI, 54889. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Turtle Lake, with “TLPD K9 Unit 6608” included in the memo line. Donations may also be made directly at Dairy State Bank in Turtle Lake. Receipts are available upon request.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Chief Derek Posey at [email protected] or (715) 986-2942.

Thank you for your consideration and support of this important program.

04/12/2026

🎉 Big news from the K9 crew! 🐾

Today our drug K9 Max has officially passed his USPCA Narcotics Detection Certification!
This hardworking boy demonstrated outstanding focus, drive, and accuracy in detecting narcotics during his certification tests earning an overall score of 197 out of a possible 200. Max completed his test in a total time of 6 minutes and 6 seconds. The test covers both vehicle searches and room searches! Max is also now certified fully to detect the presence of Fentanyl which we are unfortunately seeing more and more of.

Max will be enjoying a lot of playtime in the next few days with his favorite toy, the Kong!

Although we dont post on here much about our departments drug finds anymore does not mean we arent finding them. All of our officers are doing a great job in trying to keep drugs off the streets and keeping our community a safer place. And this includes Max, as having a K9 in the community has made a huge difference!

And congrats to all the other handlers that passed today on a job well done!

03/26/2026

🚔 Now Hiring: Full-Time Police Officer 🚔

The Turtle Lake Police Department is seeking a motivated, proactive, and community-focused individual to join our team as a full-time police officer.

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, values strong community relationships, and is committed to proactive policing to keep Turtle Lake a safe place to live, work, and visit.

Position Highlights:
• Additional training opportunities once FTO is completed
• Competitive wages and benefits package
• Modern equipment and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a close-knit community

Click on the link below for more information and how to apply!

Police Officer Turtle Lake Police Dept Agency City Turtle Lake , Agency State Wisconsin Reason for Announcement: Applications are now being accepted to Fill vacancy Establish eligibility list Type of Opening Full-Time Responsibilities: Position Responsibilities The Turtle Lake Police Department is s...

03/10/2026

🚨 Winter Parking Restrictions Reinstated 🚨

Due to current snow conditions, winter parking restrictions are now back in effect for both the Village of Almena and the Village of Turtle Lake.

❄️ No parking on village streets from 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM

Vehicles parked on the street during these hours may be issued citations.

These restrictions help our public works crews safely and efficiently clear snow from the streets.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping keep our roads clear and safe.

02/26/2026

The Turtle Lake Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Stavely on successfully graduating from Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School.

The DRE program is an intensive and highly specialized training that equips officers with the skills to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol. This advanced certification enhances our department’s ability to keep our roads safe and hold impaired drivers accountable.

We are proud of Officer Stavely’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to professional development and public safety. Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement! 👏🚔

02/16/2026

Thank you to Officer Cory for your continued commitment on making the Turtle Lake School a safe place to learn, and the connection your making with the kids will go a long ways in how our youth view law enforcement!

February 15th is SRO Day and we are celebrating Officer Cory! 🎉

Thank you for your incredible dedication to our school, working tirelessly to keep our school safe and a positive place to learn. 💙 Thank you for building meaningful relationships with students, mentoring future leaders, and being a role model for our students every single day. Your presence makes a difference.

Join us in showing appreciation for our SRO who helps to protect, guide, and inspire our school community! 👮‍♂️✨

01/09/2026

Today and every day, we are incredibly grateful for our officers and our entire blue line family—especially those we have the privilege of working alongside 👮 🖤💙🖤👮‍♂️

01/04/2026

Press Release

January 3rd, 2026