The Chief’s Preface 

Through professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement, the Town of Oakland Police Department strives to maintain public trust and confidence. All members are expected to carry out their duties in a manner that reflects positively upon the department and advances our commitment to excellence in service.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Town of Oakland Police Department is to protect life, liberty, and property while respecting the right and dignity of every individual. We are committed to upholding the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin, the ordinances of the Town of Oakland, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

Through ethical decision making, accountability, and professionalism, we ensure that our statutory and constitutional responsibilities are faithfully administered. We strive to serve our community with integrity, transparency, and excellence, building trust and credibility in all actions and decisions.

Goals and Objectives

The members of the Town of Oakland Police Department are committed to the following core values, which guide conduct, decision making, and interactions with the community.

Integrity - Demonstrate honesty, ethical behavior, and moral courage in all actions. Accept responsibility for one's conduct.

Respect - Treat all people with dignity, fairness, and impartiality. Protect constitutional rights and recognize the inherent worth of every individual.

Professionalism - Perform duties with competence, discipline, and pride. Maintain continuous training, sound judgment, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Service to the Community - Serve the community through partnership, responsiveness, and problem-solving. Build trust and enhance public safety through collaboration and communication.

Accountability and Transparency - Be answerable for actions and decisions. Promote transparency and lawful, ethical policing to maintain public confidence.

Excellence - Pursue continuous in performance and operations. Commit to excellence in service and to advancing credibility to the department.

Vanessa E Leonard

Chief of Police

Town of Oakland Police Department

Contact Information should be as follows:

Town of Oakland Police Office Phone - 608-423-7415

Squad cell - 608-501-8153

Chief of Police Email  [email protected]

Emergencies – dial 911

Non-Emergencies – 920-674-7310 (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch)

Suicide Hotline – dial 988

NOTE: If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergencies, call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch. They will dispatch a Town of Oakland Officer if one is on duty. They will dispatch a Sheriff’s deputy if there is no Town of Oakland Officer on duty at the time of the call.