Department Policies

Thank you for your interest in the policies of the Middleton Police Department.  It is one of our goals to make ourselves accessible to the community we serve, and we believe it is important for our community members to know what they can expect from their police department.  We are proud of our policies and hope publishing these documents will benefit members of our community. 

The policies contained herein are rules that all members of the Middleton Police Department follow while carrying out the mission of the department.  The policies posted on this site contain the same information that is provided to all department employees.  As changes in society and technology emerge, our policies will also evolve in order to best serve and protect our community.

While this represents several of our key policies, it is important to note that some policies are not shared here due to concerns for public safety, officer safety and investigative tactics.  Please also bear in mind that when it comes to police response, each situation is different.  It is not possible to anticipate every situation that may arise or prescribe a specific course of action appropriate for every scenario.  Therefore, it is necessary that all employees routinely exercise discretion, common sense and good judgment. 

Disclaimer:  Additional policies are available upon request by filing an open records request with our records department at www.MiddletonPD.com/records.  Any questions regarding any of the policies should be directed to our administrative office by calling 608-824-7305 or emailing police@cityofmiddleton.us.