HISTORY
The Jackson Police Department was established in 1912, the same year as the village’s incorporation. Police services were provided by a part-time Village Marshal, then a Chief of Police. Additional officers were added in approximately the late 1950's or early 1960's. The first full-time chief, Francis Standish, was hired in 1989. Jed Dolnick served as Acting Chief after Standish’s departure, under contract between the village and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, where Dolnick was a Lieutenant. Donald Rosenbauer was then hired as the first and only Director of Public Safety, which combined the functions of police and fire chief. The position was again split with his retirement in 2000. Sgt. Peter Habel served as Interim Chief until March 2001, when Jed Dolnick returned as Police Chief.

Early Chiefs (post-1960’s)
Ron Rose - Village Marshal
Harvey Rose- Village Marshal
Phil Laubenheimer- Village Marshal and first part time Police Chief
Kenneth Wahouske - Part Time Police Chief

Recent Chiefs
Francis Standish – Chief 1989-July 1995
Jed Dolnick - Acting Chief July 1995-January 1996
Donald Rosenbauer - Public Safety Director- January 1996 to April 2000
Peter Habel - Interim Chief, April 2000 to March 2001
Jed Dolnick- Chief, March 2001-Present

COMMUNITY
Jackson is one of the fastest growing communities in Washington County, with a population estimated at more than 6,700. The village enjoys a strong commercial, industrial, and residential tax base. The village is governed by a Village Board and Administrator/Clerk form of government.

STRUCTURE
The department is commanded by a Police Chief appointed pursuant to Wisconsin statute 62.13, which also enumerates the duties of the Police and Fire Commission. The department provides police services 24 hours a day. Working with the Police Chief are nine patrol officers, an Administrative Aide, and part time Police Clerk. One patrol officer is assigned as a full time investigator. The police department also employs school crossing guards. Dispatching is provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.

OPERATIONS
Officers work a six days on, three days off schedule. Uniforms and equipment are furnished. The police officers are represented by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. New officers must complete a twelve month probation period and are supervised for twelve weeks by field training officers.

Jackson Police Department Personnel
Chief Jed M. Dolnick
Officer Ronald Laabs
Officer Todd Fristed
Officer Walter Friedl
Officer Lawrence Krueger
Officer Michael Foeger (Investigator)
Officer Kathleen Borkowski
Officer Jennifer Gerke
Officer Kyle Henning
Officer Dan Oswald
[Vacant Position]

Sue Herther, Administrative Assistant
Susie Schmitt, Police Clerk (PT)
Sue Chapman, Police Clerk (PT)

Crossing Guards: Linda Klockow, John Koepp, Denise Zander