Sturtevant Police Department closing Sunday, sheriff's office to take over
STURTEVANT, Wis. - The Sturtevant Police Department will officially close down and end law enforcement services on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 6:15 a.m.
At that time, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office will officially begin taking calls for service within the Village of Sturtevant.
All law enforcement questions can be directed to the Sturtevant Village Hall at 262-886-7201. To report a crime or incident, contact the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 262-886-2300 or call 911 for emergency services.
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A message from the police department
What they're saying:
The Village of Sturtevant posted on its Facebook page, saying:
"We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of you for your years of support, partnership, and trust. Your engagement and commitment to keeping our village safe have made a lasting difference."
"We also want to recognize and thank the dedicated members of our law enforcement team – past and present – for their service, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the community."
How this happened
The backstory:
The police department said in a comment on the Facebook post that the decision was made solely by the Sturtevant Village Board.
The Source: The Village of Sturtevant Police Department posted the information on its Facebook page.