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Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Wauwatosa Police Department! 🇺🇸Please note, our front desk and records division ar...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Wauwatosa Police Department! 🇺🇸

Please note, our front desk and records division are closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the holiday.

📞 Non-emergency: 414-471-8430
🚨 Emergency: Call 9-1-1

Enjoy the holiday and stay safe. We’re here if you need us.

09/04/2026

This Labor Day weekend, make sure your plans include a safe ride home.

If you’re drinking, don’t drive—plan ahead. Use a taxi, rideshare, public transportation, or call a sober friend or family member.

Our officers will be out with the Southeast Wisconsin OWI Task Force looking for impaired drivers and working to keep everyone on the road safe.

09/04/2026

After several reports of vehicles entered during the overnight hours in August, our Late Shift officers increased their presence in neighborhoods where the entries had been reported.

During one of those shifts, officers located a vehicle that had just been entered and quickly set up a perimeter. With help from our Drone Unit, officers located the suspect and took him into custody. Stolen property from the vehicle was recovered and returned to its owner.

Our officers are out in the community every night responding to calls and paying attention to what’s happening in our neighborhoods. When we see a pattern developing, we adjust our patrols and focus our efforts where they’re needed most.

Great work by our Late Shift officers and Drone Unit for their quick response and teamwork!

We also need your help. Lock your vehicle every time and remove valuables and other property from inside. An unlocked vehicle or items left in plain view can make your vehicle an easy target.

Together, we can reduce crimes of opportunity and help keep our neighborhoods safe.

🏫📚 It’s back-to-school time, Tosa!The first day of school means more students walking and biking, busy drop-off and pick...
09/01/2026

🏫📚 It’s back-to-school time, Tosa!

The first day of school means more students walking and biking, busy drop-off and pick-up areas, and a lot more traffic around our schools.

A few reminders as everyone gets back into the school-year routine:

🚸 Slow down in school zones.
👀 Watch for students walking and biking, especially near crosswalks.
🛑 Pay attention to signs, signals, and crossing guards.
📱 Put the phone down and keep your attention on the road.
⏳ Be patient. Give yourself a few extra minutes.

Let’s work together to make sure our students, families, teachers, and everyone else on the road have a safe start to the school year.

Have a great first day, Tosa!

08/31/2026

8/31/2026 5 p.m. UPDATE:
A 15-year-old subject was arrested in connection with this investigation. Thank you for your help in bringing a quick arrest to this case. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are yet to be referred.

The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery at Mayfair Mall.

The incident happened Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 7:29 p.m. near the food court at Mayfair Mall, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd. The suspect pointed a firearm at the victim and demanded the victim’s cell phone.

Suspect description:
• Black male, approximately 16–18 years old
• 5’10”, approximately 150 lbs.
• Afro hairstyle
• Black and white long-sleeve shirt
• Black shorts with white writing on the legs
• Black and white tennis shoes
• Black backpack with a shark-teeth design on the front

If you recognize this person or have information that may help investigators, please contact the Wauwatosa Police Department at 414-471-8430.

You can also provide an anonymous tip through Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers or by texting TOSA to 738477

Our Public Information Officer, Lt. Cory Wex, recently attended the National Information Officers Association (NIOA) ann...
08/28/2026

Our Public Information Officer, Lt. Cory Wex, recently attended the National Information Officers Association (NIOA) annual training conference, bringing back new ideas, training, and best practices that will benefit our department and our community.

The conference featured real-world case studies, after-action reviews, and presentations from nationally recognized public safety communication experts. The training helps strengthen our ability to communicate during critical incidents, work with our public safety partners, and keep our community informed when it matters most.

Investing in our people makes us a stronger department. By continuing to learn and improve, we can better serve our community and fulfill our mission of dedicated service and protection for all.

08/27/2026

Speeding puts everyone at risk.

Our officers continue to address speeding concerns throughout Wauwatosa. Enforcement takes place across the city based on traffic safety concerns, crash trends, and community feedback.

In this video, an officer uses a LIDAR unit to confirm a vehicle traveling 76 mph in a 40 mph zone.
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses an infrared laser to accurately measure a vehicle's speed, allowing officers to identify speeding drivers at greater distances and in heavier traffic.

Our goal isn't to write tickets—it's to encourage safer driving and prevent crashes before they happen.

Please slow down, obey the posted speed limits, and help keep Wauwatosa's roads safe for everyone.

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Today, we're celebrating the four-legged members of the Wauwatosa Police Department who help ...
08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, we're celebrating the four-legged members of the Wauwatosa Police Department who help our community every day.

A big thank you to K9 Koa, K9 Zev, and Facility Dog Leo for all they do, along with their handlers and partners. Our K9 Unit plays a vital role in locating suspects, tracking evidence, and supporting officers in the field, while Leo brings comfort and support to our department and community.

Today, don't forget to spoil your own furry friend with some extra treats, belly rubs, and love. 🐶💙

🚔 Now Hiring Police Officers!The Wauwatosa Police Department is hiring entry-level and lateral transfer officers.Whether...
08/25/2026

🚔 Now Hiring Police Officers!

The Wauwatosa Police Department is hiring entry-level and lateral transfer officers.

Whether you’re just starting your law enforcement career or you’re an experienced officer looking for a new opportunity, we want Wauwatosa to be your destination.

📅 Apply by August 30 to be considered for our next hiring process.

Learn more and apply at www.ServeTosa.com.

Accidentally Called 911? Don’t Hang Up.Accidental 911 calls happen more often than you might think. With smartphones and...
08/24/2026

Accidentally Called 911? Don’t Hang Up.

Accidental 911 calls happen more often than you might think. With smartphones and smartwatches, it’s easy to make a call without realizing it.

If you accidentally call 911, don’t hang up. Stay on the line and let the dispatcher know it was a mistake. They’ll ask a few quick questions to make sure everyone is safe.

It may feel awkward, but staying on the line helps prevent unnecessary emergency responses and keeps our dispatchers from having to call you back.

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1700 N 116th Street
Wauwatosa, WI
53226

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+14144718430

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