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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 citizens to know what they can expect from their police department. We are proud of our policies and hope publishing these documents will benefit our citizens.
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. Future changes to these policies will be updated on this site periodically.
While this manual represents most of our administrative and operational policies, it is important to note that a few policies are not shared here and/or some information has been redacted 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: These online copies may not be the most current version of our policies, as the online copies are only updated a couple times a year. If you want to verify if a policy listed here is the most current or if you have any questions about any of the policies, please contact our administrative office at 608-824-7305 or email.
Chapter 1 | Organization and Management
Section 1 Agency Role
Section 2 Employee Conduct
Section 3 Structure and Accountability
Section 4 Command Authority
Section 5 Fiscal Management/Agency Owned Property
Section 6 Jurisdiction
Section 7 Law Enforcement Authority
Section 8 Contract Services
Section 9 Citizen Complaints
Chapter 2 | Personnel Services
Section 1 Collective Bargaining
Section 2 Grievance Procedures
Section 3 Job Classifications
Section 4 Compensation, Benefits & Conditions of Work
Section 5 Performance Evaluations
Section 6 Promotional Process
Section 7 Part-time Officers
Section 8 Auxiliary & Reserve Personnel
Chapter 3 | Recruitment/Selection
Section 1 Recruitment
Chapter 4 | Commendations/Disciplinary Procedures
Section 1 Commendations
Section 2 Disciplinary Procedures
Chapter 5 | Management of Resistance/Aggression
Section 1 Use of Force
Section 2 Rendering Aid
Section 3 Reporting and Review
Section 4 Former Officer Certification
Chapter 6 | Operations
Section 1 Patrol
- 6.1.01 Shift Transition and Coverage
- 6.1.02 Special Purpose Vehicles and Animals
- 6.1.03 Response to Routine and Emergency Calls
- 6.1.04 Vehicle Pursuit
- 6.1.05 Foot Pursuit
- 6.1.06 Seatbelt Use Required
- 6.1.07 Body Armor
- 6.1.08 Anatomical Gifts
- 6.1.09 Body Worn Cameras (PDF)
- 6.1.10 Mental Health Issue Guidelines (PDF)
- 6.1.11 Trespass To Dwelling
- 6.1.20 Special Purpose Vehicles
- 6.1.21 Special Purpose Animals
Section 2 Traffic
Section 3 Criminal Investigations
Section 4 Criminal Intelligence & Information Sharing
Section 5 Special Investigations
Section 6 Juvenile Procedures
Chapter 7 | Care of Detainees
Section 1 Search/Transport of Detainees
Section 2 Lock-up Facilities
Section 3 Processing & Temporary Detention
Chapter 8 | Community Relations
Section 1 Public Information Processes
Chapter 9 | Communications
Section 1 Communications
Chapter 10 | Records
Section 1 Records
Section 2 Release of Public Records
Chapter 11 | Evidence/Property Integrity
Section 1 Collection of Evidence/Property
Section 2 Maintenance of Evidence/Property
Chapter 12 | Training
Section 1 Weapons & Ammunition
Section 2 Employee Training
Chapter 13 | Critical Incidents
Section 1 Operations
- 13.1.1.00 NIMS-IC
- 13.1.1.01 All Hazards Concise Checklists
- 13.1.1.02 Active Shooter
- 13.1.1.03 Barricaded Subjects
- 13.1.1.04 Bomb Threats-Search-Disposal
- 13.1.1.05 Building-Facility Emergency Plan
- 13.1.1.06 Civil Disturbances
- 13.1.1.08 City Employee Involved Incidents
- 13.1.1.09 Employee Involved Traffic Accidents
- 13.1.1.10 Fire Calls
- 13.1.1.11 Hostage Situation
- 13.1.1.12 Strike and Labor Disputes
- 13.1.1.13 Suspicious Package - Biological Agent
- 13.1.1.14 Terrorist Watch List WSIC SAR WCAN WiWatch
- 13.1.1.15 VIP Security
- 13.1.1.16 Suicide Bombings
- 13.1.2.01 Special Operations - TRT and HNT
- 13.1.2.02 Special Event Team