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 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

  1. 1.1.01 Mission Vision Values (PDF)
  2. 1.1.02 Goals and Objectives (PDF)
  3. 1.1.03 Policing Strategy (PDF)

Section 2 Employee Conduct

  1. 1.2.01 Oath of Office
  2. 1.2.02 Code of Ethics
  3. 1.2.03 Rules of Conduct
  4. 1.2.04 Harassment in the Workplace
  5. 1.2.05 Locker Rooms
  6. 1.2.06 Workplace Violence
  7. 1.2.07 Social Media Policy

Section 3 Structure and Accountability

  1. 1.3.01 Organizational Structure and Command
  2. 1.3.05 Administrative Reporting Program
  3. 1.3.06 Legal Advice

Section 4 Command Authority

  1. 1.4.01 Chief of Police Authority
  2. 1.4.02 Notification of Chief of Police
  3. 1.4.04 Written Directives

Section 5 Fiscal Management/Agency Owned Property

  1. 1.5.01 Purchasing
  2. 1.5.02 Accountng System
  3. 1.5.03 Cash
  4. 1.5.05 Agency Owned Property
  5. 1.5.06 Police Facility Protocols
  6. 1.5.07 Meeting Room Policy
  7. 1.5.08 Facility Access Control

Section 6 Jurisdiction

  1. 1.6.01 Authority Jurisdiction Identification
  2. 1.6.02 Mutual Aid
  3. 1.6.03 CAPMAR

Section 7 Law Enforcement Authority

  1. 1.7.02 Constitutional Requirements
  2. 1.7.03 Search and Seizure
  3. 1.7.04 Arrest Procedures and Alternatives
  4. 1.7.06 Use of Discretion
  5. 1.7.07 Strip Searches
  6. 1.7.08 Unbiased Policing

Section 8 Contract Services

Section 9 Citizen Complaints

  1. 1.9.01 Citizen Complaints

Chapter 2 | Personnel Services

Section 1 Collective Bargaining

  1. 2.1.01 Collective Bargaining

Section 2 Grievance Procedures

Section 3 Job Classifications

  1. 2.3.01 Job Classifications and Assignments

Section 4 Compensation, Benefits & Conditions of Work

  1. 2.4.01 Compensation Benefits and Conditions of Work
  2. 2.4.02 Family Medical Leave
  3. 2.4.04 Uniform and Equipment Specifications
  4. 2.4.08 Response to Line of Duty Deaths

Section 5 Performance Evaluations

  1. 2.5.01 Employee Evaluations

Section 6 Promotional Process

  1. 2.6.1 Promotional Administration

Section 7 Part-time Officers

Section 8 Auxiliary & Reserve Personnel

  1. 2.8.01 Auxiliary and Reserve Personnel

Chapter 3 | Recruitment/Selection

Section 1 Recruitment

  1. 3.1.01 Recruitment and Selection

Chapter 4 | Commendations/Disciplinary Procedures

Section 1 Commendations

  1. 4.1.01 Employee Recognition and Awards

Section 2 Disciplinary Procedures

  1. 4.2.01 Disciplinary Procedures

Chapter 5 | Management of Resistance/Aggression

Section 1 Use of Force

  1. 5.1.01 Use of Force

Section 2 Rendering Aid

Section 3 Reporting and Review

  1. 5.3.02 Critical Incident Reporting and Review

Section 4 Former Officer Certification

  1. 5.4.01 Former Officer Concealed Carry Certification

Chapter 6 | Operations

Section 1 Patrol 

  1. 6.1.01 Shift Transition and Coverage
  2. 6.1.02 Special Purpose Vehicles and Animals
  3. 6.1.03 Response to Routine and Emergency Calls
  4. 6.1.04 Vehicle Pursuit
  5. 6.1.05 Foot Pursuit
  6. 6.1.06 Seatbelt Use Required
  7. 6.1.07 Body Armor
  8. 6.1.08 Anatomical Gifts
  9. 6.1.09 Body Worn Cameras (PDF)
  10. 6.1.10 Mental Health Issue Guidelines (PDF)
  11. 6.1.11 Trespass To Dwelling
  12. 6.1.20 Special Purpose Vehicles
  13. 6.1.21 Special Purpose Animals

Section 2 Traffic

  1. 6.2.01 Traffic Law Enforcement
  2. 6.2.06 OWI - Operating While Impaired
  3. 6.2.07 Accident Reporting and Scene Procedure
  4. 6.2.10 Escorts
  5. 6.2.14 Abandoned Vehicles
  6. 6.2.2.3 Foreign Nationals and Diplomats

Section 3 Criminal Investigations

  1. 6.3.01 Criminal Investigations
  2. 6.3.05 Confidential Informant
  3. 6.3.06 Recorded Interviews
  4. 6.3.07 Eyewitness Identification
  5. 6.3.08 Officer Involved Critical Incidents
  6. 6.3.09 Domestic Abuse

Section 4 Criminal Intelligence & Information Sharing

Section 5 Special Investigations

Section 6 Juvenile Procedures

  1. 6.6.01 Juvenile Procedures
  2. 6.6.05 Missing Person Investigations
  3. 6.6.06 Relinquishing Custody of Newborns
  4. 6.6.07 Child Abuse or Neglect

Chapter 7 | Care of Detainees

Section 1 Search/Transport of Detainees

  1. 7.1.01 Detainee Search, Restraint and Transport

Section 2 Lock-up Facilities

Section 3 Processing & Temporary Detention

  1. 7.3.01 Processing and Temporary Detention

Chapter 8 | Community Relations

Section 1 Public Information Processes

  1. 8.1.01 Public Information Function
  2. 8.1.02 Crime Prevention
  3. 8.1.03 Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification
  4. 8.2.01 Police Observer Program

Chapter 9 | Communications

Section 1 Communications

  1. 9.1.01 Communications - Organization Purpose
  2. 9.1.02 Radio Communications
  3. 9.1.03 Emergency Calls for Service by Telephone
  4. 9.1.04 CJ Information System
  5. 9.1.05 Communications - Information Capture
  6. 9.1.06 Comm Center Equipment and Resources
  7. 9.1.07 Communications Center Security
  8. 9.1.08 Alarms

Chapter 10 | Records

Section 1 Records

  1. 10.1.01 Records
  2. 10.1.03 Reports and Documentation
  3. 10.1.08 Citation Control

Section 2 Release of Public Records

  1. 10.2.01 Open Records

Chapter 11 | Evidence/Property Integrity

Section 1 Collection of Evidence/Property

  1. 11.1.01 Evidence and Property

Section 2 Maintenance of Evidence/Property

Chapter 12 | Training

Section 1 Weapons & Ammunition

  1. 12.1.01 Weapons and Ammunition

Section 2 Employee Training

  1. 12.2.01 Employee Training
  2. 12.2.02 Field Training
  3. 12.2.03 Peer Support Program

Chapter 13 | Critical Incidents

Section 1 Operations

  1. 13.1.1.00 NIMS-IC
  2. 13.1.1.01 All Hazards Concise Checklists
  3. 13.1.1.02 Active Shooter
  4. 13.1.1.03 Barricaded Subjects
  5. 13.1.1.04 Bomb Threats-Search-Disposal
  6. 13.1.1.05 Building-Facility Emergency Plan
  7. 13.1.1.06 Civil Disturbances
  8. 13.1.1.08 City Employee Involved Incidents
  9. 13.1.1.09 Employee Involved Traffic Accidents
  10. 13.1.1.10 Fire Calls
  11. 13.1.1.11 Hostage Situation
  12. 13.1.1.12 Strike and Labor Disputes
  13. 13.1.1.13 Suspicious Package - Biological Agent
  14. 13.1.1.14 Terrorist Watch List WSIC SAR WCAN WiWatch
  15. 13.1.1.15 VIP Security
  16. 13.1.1.16 Suicide Bombings
  17. 13.1.2.01 Special Operations - TRT and HNT
  18. 13.1.2.02 Special Event Team

Chapter 14 | Victim/Witness Assistance

Section 1 Victim/Witness Assistance

  1. 14.1.01 Crime Victim Rights

Chapter 15 | Additional Policies

  1. 15.1.01 Qualities of a Good Report
  2. 15.1.03 Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)
  3. 15.1.04 Recording Police Activity
  4. 15.1.05 License Plate Recognition (LPR) System
  5. 15.1.06 Electronic Media
  6. 15.1.07 Unmanned Aircraft
  7. 15.1.08 Naloxone
  8. 15.1.09 Chaplain Program