The Port Washington, Wisconsin Police Department has a tradition of hiring the best of the best at all entry level positions. Several of these employees have served 20 or more years. The members of our 20 Year Club clearly reflects those that have served our community with commitment, honor and character for 20 or more years of service. |
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Chief Edward A. Rudolph 41 years 05-27-63 to 12-31-04 Promoted to rank of Sergeant on 01-01-67 Appointed Chief of Police on 08-12-69 Ed and his wife Karen reside in Port Washington. |
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Sgt. Don Laubenstein 32 years 03-23-64 to 06-01-96 Promoted to rank of Sergeant on 10-16-69 Since retirement, Don has worked part-time for Columbia St. Mary's Hospital teaching C.P.R., A.E.D. (Automated External Defibrillation), First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens through the American Heart Association. He teaches mainly businesses, industry, schools, churches and emergency personnel. Don and his wife Ginny reside in Port Washington. |
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Sgt. Donald Theisen 30 years 09-20-65 to 06-01-96 Promoted to rank of Sergeant on 10-16-69 Don and his wife Nancy are enjoying their retirement. They spend the winter months in Green Valley, Arizona where they have a home on a golf course and have met a lot of great people. Don and Nancy enjoy traveling and golfing. They return to Wisconsin when it warms up and Don works part-time at Squires Golf Course. |
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Dispatcher Margaret Prom 28 years 02-01-75 to 03-31-03 Margaret and her husband Mel reside in Port Washington and enjoy spending time with their family. Margaret works part-time as the Secretary to the Fire Chief at the Port Washington Fire Department. | |
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Dispatcher Bonnie Meyer 28 years 07-02-79 to 07-04-07 Bonnie started her own web and graphic design business. She currently resides in Port Washington with her husband Steve. |
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Sgt. Richard Maher 27 years 09-01-69 to 08-28-97 Promoted to rank of Sergeant in 1980 Dick and his wife Donna reside in Grafton. Dick works for TransPort Taxi as a dispatcher. Dick and Donna became grandparents for the first time in 2007 and are enjoying time with their new grandson. |
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Officer Allen Esselmann 27 years 11-01-71 to 04-02-99 Appointed School Resource Officer in 1996 Al and his wife, Peggy Bannon, spent their retirement living between Port Washington and Florida until Peggy's death in 2006. Al continues to live in Port Washington and Florida, enjoys golfing and works part-time at a golf course. | |
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Chief Otto Blumenberg 26 years 11-01-35 to 06-04-62 Appointed Chief of Police on 07-01-45 |
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Officer Lynn Robinson 26 years 01-23-67 to 01-31-93 Promoted to rank of Sergeant in 1982 Lynn and his wife Evelyn reside in Port Washington. |
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Officer Harlan Haas 26 years 04-01-70 to 06-01-96 Harlan and his wife Judy reside in Port Washington. |
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Officer Margaret Bannon 26 years 04-14-75 to 07-01-01 Peggy and her husband, Al Esselmann, spent their retirement living between Port Washington and Florida. After retirement, Peggy enjoyed time with her family and traveling. Sadly, Peg passed away in May of 2006. |
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Officer Edward Bartelt 23 years 05-06-44 to 06-15-67 |
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Assistant Chief Frank Bay 22 years 09-01-28 to 02-01-1951 Promoted to rank of Assistant Police Chief |
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Officer Ronald Kridler Ron lives in Port Washington. |
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Capt. Michael Keller 06-14-77 to Present Promoted to rank of Sergeant on 12-01-82 Promoted to rank of Captain on 09-13-93 Assigned Acting Chief of Police from 09-20-04 to 08-29-05 Mike, his wife Lize and their two children reside in Port Washington. |
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Lt. Kevin Hingiss 03-13-1984 to Present Promoted to rank of Sergeant on 08-01-94 Promoted to rank of Lieutenant on 04-19-07 Kevin resides in Port Washington with his wife Jenny and their two children. |
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Lt. Thomas Barbuch 03-02-87 to Present Promoted to rank of Sergeant on 02-27-97 Promoted to rank of Lieutenant on 04-19-07 Tom, his wife Mary Beth and family live in Port Washington. |
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Officer Eric Schmeling 01-04-88 to Present Eric, his wife Kris and family live in Grafton. |
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