Whether you're doing a child exchange or selling something on the online marketplace, you want to have somewhere you can meet someone and feel safe. We have two parking spaces signed in our police department lot which are recorded 24/7 by security cameras. Just look for these signs in our front lot!

Please see the front desk for additional information on our Safe Exchange Parking Zone OR if you wish to receive footage from the Exchange Zone related to an Incident.

Unused and Unwanted Medication Drop Boxes

The Wausau Police Department, neighboring law enforcement agencies and community agencies are partnering to provide communities with a safe, environmental and healthy way to dispose of unwanted and unused medications. The Wausau PD Drop Box is in the entrance to the police department off Seymour Street during normal business hours.

Liquids and creams are accepted, please place them in a plastic zip locked baggie to avoid having a mess.

Drop Box Flyer - Includes "Locations & Times" (PDF)

Emergency Police Unit

The Emergency Police Unit of the Wausau Police Department was formed in 1951 by then Chief Of Police Everett Gleason. When there was a need for crowd control, for a parade or a convention in the City of Wausau other police agencies from the area sent staffing to Wausau to assist. While a student at the FBI Academy, Gleason learned that some Police Departments formed Auxiliary Police Units using military veterans. Chief Gleason contacted Arthur E. Dornstreich, who was involved with the V.F.W., to see if Wausau could form an auxiliary police unit. Dornstreich recruited 17 members and the Wausau Emergency Police Unit was formally started on May 10, 1951. Arthur E. Dornstreich started out as a Lieutenant in the Unit and became the Director in 1974.

The Unit has continued over the years, always with volunteers from various communities, who are willing to give of their time in such an effort. All of the parades, various 5k & 10k races, the Balloon Rally & Glow, the Wisconsin Valley Fair, The Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, and other events are worked as needed. The Unit is also ready for any Emergency; such as storms or floods, where the police may need additional staffing for scene security and crowd control. Wausau Emergency Police have training throughout the year and work hard to be ready. The current director is Larry W. Jaeger and his executive officer is Major Frank Schuelke. The police liaison is Lieutenant Jillian Kurtzhals. There are two squads and about 24 Emergency Police Officers. As in any volunteer organization, we are always looking for new recruits. A candidate must be at least 18 years of age, pass a background check and an interview to become a member. Our members range in age from 18 to 70 plus, both male and female. The unit provides the uniform, except pants and shoes. Meetings are generally held on a monthly basis.

To learn more about the Wausau Emergency Police Unit, call Lieutenant Jillian Kurtzhals at 715-261-7988. Applications can be picked up at the Wausau Police Department during regular business hours or printed from this site.

• Emergency Police Facebook Page
• Emergency Police Application

The Wausau Police Public Safety Cadets Unit #1274, a member of the Public Safety Cadets organization, is a program created to mentor young adults between the ages of 14 – 20 to serve their community by providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered by Wausau Police Officers that builds character and respect for the rule of law and human and civil rights. Training topics include but are not limited to; professional communication, interview and interrogation, firearms safety, defense and arrests tactics, OWI investigation, crime scene investigation, disturbance response, first aid, traffic enforcement, and the list goes on.

Although the Wausau Police Public Safety Cadets program helps to prepare young adults for a career in law enforcement, the program’s ultimate goal is to build a recruitment pipeline and pathway for employment as a Wausau Police Community Service Officer (CSO) and, eventually, a Wausau Police Officer.

Police Cadet => Community Service Officer => Police Officer

Who can join?
Anyone between the ages of 14-20 years old is eligible to apply to become a Police Cadet. Acceptance as a Police Cadet will depend on the candidate’s background check, character references, academic grade, and interview.

When are the meetings?
Cadets meet on the 2nd Tuesday and Thursday of every month from 7pm-9pm, but are subject to change on occasion.

What is the cost?
There is an annual fee of $20.00 for membership. This helps cover administrative fees for each cadet.

How do I join?
Applications for joining the Cadets are currently CLOSED. If you are interested in learning more about the Wausau Public Safety Cadets and/or joining the Cadets; contact Lt. Shawn Meyer by email or phone 715-261-7934.

Links

• Police Cadet Facebook Page
• Public Safety Cadets Application - CLOSED FOR 2026

Every 7 seconds, a bicycle is stolen in the U.S., and while thousands of bicycles are recovered by law enforcement every year, few are returned because there is no way to identify the bicycle's owner. The Wausau Police Department offers a free service to register your bicycle(s) in case of loss or theft.

Please click on the bicycle icon below for the online submission form.

Through the city's Neighbor 2 Neighbor programs, sector officers are assigned to attend neighborhood meetings.

Please click the icon below for more details.

The Wausau Police Department, at the request of a home owner, will patrol a residential area when requested to by the home owner during their absence.

Please click on the icon below to fill out the online submission form:

Interested in a ride-along with an officer? Please fill out the form below and email it to Lt. Nate Stetzer:

 
WPD Ride Along Request Form