Police Department

About Us

The mission of the Onalaska Police Department is to effectively and efficiently provide for the protection of lives and property, preserve public peace, and provide needed community services with the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards. The department relies upon community involvement through programs such as Crime Stoppers and Neighborhood Watch. Community involvement and support help make the department successful.

Core Values

Integrity: The Onalaska Police Department is built upon a foundation of ethical and professional conduct.  We are committed to the highest level of moral principles and ethics.  All members of the department will adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, which is a part of this manual.

Honesty: We will be truthful and trustworthy at all times.

Fairness: We are committed to equal application of the law to offenders and members of the public as well as the equal application of rules and regulations to all members of the department.

Courage: We are dedicated to meeting all challenges with the courage needed to accomplish our mission.

Compassion:  We understand our role as community caretakers, and temper our application of the law with compassion and empathy.

If you would like to file a compliment or complaint please send an email to policechief@cityofonalaska.us or come into the Police Department at any time.