Bicycle Safety
The Kaukauna Police Department is increasing efforts in the
enforcement of bicycle laws.
As we encounter more children on the road, we find that they
don't understand the basic laws that govern bicycles. We are
starting with bicycle safety schools. We are notifying parents of
children warned for violating bicycle laws.
We have been promoting helmets and rewarding children that have
been following safety rules.
New Bicycle Ordinance
7.11(8)(a)(b) This City ordinance prohibits older children and
adults from operating a bicycle on any sidewalk. No person over the
age of 13 may ride on the sidewalk unless accompanying a bicycle
rider who is under 13 or is a newspaper carrier in the performance
of duty.
Bike License
It is an ordinance requirement to get a bike license for your
bicycle. You can put a license on a new or used bike.
You can get a license at the Kaukauna Police Department for
$2.00. You will need the serial number on the bottom of the bike,
along with the full description.
If your bike is ever lost or stolen and we recover the bike, we
will call the owner if it is licensed.
If it is not licensed, we will keep it in evidence for 90 days.
If no one claims the bike, it is put into the bike auction held in
the spring.
Child Identification Kits
The Kaukauna Police Department has a Child Identification program
which includes a Child ID Kit.
These kits have played an integral part in the recovery and
identification of missing children.
The kit includes; childs photograph, personal information (name,
address, hair color, eye color, height,etc.) blood type, a DNA
sample (a strand of hair with root) and an ink pad to take
fingerprints.
Fingerprint Kits are available at the Kaukauna Police Department
during lobby hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Crime Prevention
Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch are programs to assist the
prevention of crime and lead to the apprehension of criminals. The
design of these programs is to train individuals in the detection
and prevention of crime.
The areas include home and business security, identification of
suspicious activity, and proper methods of reporting crime.
Most people believe that a Neighborhood Watch Program would take
up a lot of their time and consist of many responsibilities. This
is not true. We try to make the program fun and educational. We
would like you to attend a minimum of two functions a year so that
you get to know your neighbors and stay in touch with them.
If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Group or
have any questions, please contact the Kaukauna Police Department
at 920-766-6333, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is a Police/Community Program geared toward the
fight against crime. It involves the public, the media, and the
police.
Quad Communities Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards up to $1000
and anonymity to citizens who furnish information leading to the
arrest and/or conviction of all felony and certain misdemeanor
offenders, the recovery of stolen property, and dangerous
drugs.
Crime Stoppers has helped police solve felony cases and aided in
the recovery of many thousands of dollars worth of stolen property
and dangerous drugs. Thousands of dollars in rewards have been paid
to citizens of Wisconsin for information that resulted in the
arrest or conviction of offenders.
In addition, Crime Stoppers works with every police department
in the Quad Communities and in Outagamie County by forwarding
information to those agencies for investigations.
The communities of Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute and Combined
Locks need your help. If you have information of a crime, you may
be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000. All informants are
kept strictly confidential.
If you have information, please call 920-788-9090.
Fingerprinting
The Kaukauna Police Department will provide fingerprint services
for City of Kaukauna residents Free of charge.
There is a $10.00 non-resident fee.
If you would like to be fingerprinted, please come to the
Kaukauna Police Department between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday
through Friday.
McGruff Program
The McGruff Program incorporates many different functions of crime
prevention. The Kaukauna Police Department is currently using
McGruff for safe houses and also for discussions and
appearances.
The McGruff houses are safe zones for people in trouble. The
house is identified by a McGruff poster in the window. The owners
of the homes have completed a background check and are deemed a
safe place to go.
McGruff is used for educational talks in situations where
children are involved. Although McGruff himself does not talk, he
usually assists an officer in making the children feel more
comfortable.
If you are interested in becoming a McGruff house or having
McGruff at your event, please contact the Kaukauna Police
Department at 920-766-6333, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through
Friday.
Police School Liaison Officer
Police School Liaison Officers (PSLOs) work in cooperation with
the schools and police in a proactive manner to deal with youth
concerns before they become youth problems.
Police, working in partnership with the schools, provide the
opportunity to implement programs aimed primarily at prevention of
delinquent behavior through education, communication, and
understanding among the school, youth, police, and the
community.
The Kaukauna Police Department has two officers working as
PSLOs--one at the Kaukauna High School and one at River View Middle
School.
If you would like to talk to them, they can be reached at:
Kaukauna High School 920-766-6113, Ext. 5303 or
River View Middle School 920-766-6111, Ext. 4188
Vacation House Checks
The Kaukauna Police Department will provide house checks for
residents who are on vacation.
We will check your residence and look for any suspicious
activity or open doors/windows.
Requests are at the Kaukauna Police Department from 8:00 AM to
4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Vehicle Lock Out
Are you locked out of your vehicle? Call 920-766-6333. The
Kaukauna Police Department will open your vehicle free of charge.
City of Kaukauna residents only. We are one of the few departments
that provide this service.
We cannot be held responsible for any damages.