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09/05/2026

Make a plan before the celebration starts. 🍻➡️🚕 That sober ride home will cost you a lot less than a DUI. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

SCAM ALERTThe Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of scammers calling residents and claiming they have...
09/04/2026

SCAM ALERT

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of scammers calling residents and claiming they have an outstanding warrant or unresolved account balance. These calls are fraudulent.

The Sheriff’s Office will not contact citizens by phone to advise them of an outstanding warrant or demand payment, and will never request payment using gift cards, credit cards, or ask for personal financial information.

If you receive one of these calls:
• Do NOT provide any personal or financial information.
• Hang up immediately.
• Notify your local law enforcement agency if you provided payment or personal information.

As we wrap up the first week of school, we’d like to share a few important school traffic safety reminders. Please help ...
09/04/2026

As we wrap up the first week of school, we’d like to share a few important school traffic safety reminders.

Please help keep students, families, staff, and neighbors safe during drop-off and pick-up:
🚸 Follow each school’s traffic plan. Traffic patterns vary by location—please watch for signs and staff directions.
🚌 Yield to school buses and pedestrians. Slow down and stay alert for students crossing or entering the roadway.
📵 Put your phone away. Focus on the road and your surroundings, especially in busy school zones.
🚗 Pull all the way forward. Use designated drop-off areas and move forward as space allows to keep traffic flowing.
🤝 Be patient and take turns. Avoid blocking driveways, ignoring traffic signs, or driving aggressively. Unsafe driving can put students at risk and may result in a citation.
⚡ E-bike reminder Students should refrain from riding E-bikes to school.
E-bike class as a reminder:
• Class 1: Legal statewide if it meets Wisconsin’s e-bike definition — pedal assist up to 20 mph.
• Class 2: Legal statewide — throttle-powered up to 20 mph.
• Class 3: Legal, but riders must be at least 16 years old. Wisconsin law specifically prohibits anyone under 16 from operating a Class 3 e-bike. WWisconsin DOT+1
• E-bikes over 750 watts, capable of speeds beyond the statutory limits, or without fully operative pedals generally don't qualify as Wisconsin “electric bicycles” and may instead be classified as a different type of motor vehicle.
A few extra seconds of patience can make a big difference. Thank you for helping make the school commute safer for students, families, staff, and neighbors.

We hosted Basic SWAT Class #36 from August 17th–21st.Twenty-two law enforcement professionals from agencies across Wisc...
09/04/2026

We hosted Basic SWAT Class #36 from August 17th–21st.
Twenty-two law enforcement professionals from agencies across Wisconsin participated in intensive, hands-on training focused on tactical fundamentals and coordinated team response. Course topics included:
• Introduction to room clearing
• Less-lethal options
• Fi****ms training
• Vehicle assaults
• Hostage rescue
• Additional tactical skills and scenario-based exercises
Thank you to the instructors, participating agencies, and students making this such a great week!

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Correctional Officer Krestan.Correctional Officer Krestan j...
09/03/2026

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Correctional Officer Krestan.

Correctional Officer Krestan joined our department on July 1, 2005, and will officially retire on September 10, 2026, after more than 21 years of dedicated service. Before joining the department, he also served the Eagle community for many years as a firefighter.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement!

Welcome back, Arrowhead Warhawks!As students, families, and staff return to campus, please help keep everyone safe by fo...
09/01/2026

Welcome back, Arrowhead Warhawks!
As students, families, and staff return to campus, please help keep everyone safe by following these reminders:
• Obey the 15 MPH speed limit on campus.
• Drive carefully and watch for pedestrians, especially at crosswalks and drop-off areas.
• Put cell phones down while driving.
• Allow extra time so you can arrive safely and on time.
• Follow all posted signs and traffic directions.
• Park only in designated areas and keep fire lanes clear.
• Please be patient—traffic may be heavier during the first few weeks of school.
Thank you for doing your part to help make the school year safe and successful. Welcome back, Warhawks!

08/31/2026
08/28/2026

In Wisconsin, every vessel—including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards—must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket for each person on board.
Before you head out, make sure each life jacket is:
• U.S. Coast Guard approved
• Properly sized for the wearer
• In good, serviceable condition
• Readily accessible—not stored away or buried under gear
Children under age 13 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters.
Learn more:
Wisconsin DNR: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Topic/Boat/LifeJackets
U.S. Coast Guard: https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/life-jacket-wear-wearing-your-life-jacket.php

08/26/2026

WSD is partnering with the Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha to connect animals with their forever families!

WSD is proud to partner with the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS) to help connect deserving animals with their forever families!

Meet some of the adoptable pets we had the chance to visit:
• Bonded kitten trio Toph, Zuko, and Katara — they must be adopted together!
• Penzey
• Edgar
• Willow
• Luna
• Kitsune
• Baby
• Trixie
Unfortunately, Lieutenant Maylen can’t adopt them all—so we need your help!
There are many more wonderful animals at HAWS who are waiting for loving homes. Please consider adopting, fostering, or sharing this post to help these animals find the families they deserve.

Bonded Kitten Trio (must be adopted together)-
Toph: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214050410
Zuko: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214050416
Katara: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214050426
Penzey: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214098475
Edgar: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F213897106
Willow: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214355394
Luna: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214256095
Kitsune: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214293846
Baby: https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214256101
Trixie (https://hawspets.org/adopt/pets/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1762982698%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F214071241

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