Emergency: Dial 911
Contact Info:
Office: 608-822-3215
Fax: 608-822-3305
Address: 860 Lincoln Ave
Fennimore, WI 53809
Welcome to the Fennimore Police Department web page. We hope you find the documents present to be an informative introduction to the operation of the department and services we provide the Fennimore Community.
On behalf of the entire Fennimore Police Department, it is our privilege to serve and protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of our community. Fennimore is a special place known for its strong sense of community and excellent schools.
Our vision is simple yet essential: to maintain Fennimore as a safe place where families can thrive, businesses can grow, and everyone can enjoy life free from the impact of crime and disorder.
We achieve this through proactive policing, crime prevention efforts, and most importantly strong partnerships with our community.
If you need assistance in an emergency or have a non-emergency question, we are here for you. Thank you for your continued support and for making Fennimore such a great community.
Thank you,
Walt Dresen
Fennimore Police Chief
Fennimore Police Department Officers
Chief Dresen- wdresen@fennimore.com
Assistant Chief Fecht- afecht@fennimore.com
Officer Lund – jlund@fennimore.com
Officer Alvin- jalvin@fennimore.com
Officer Farrey- nfarrey@fennimore.com
Officer McCoy- mmccoy@fennimore.com
Vision, Mission, Value Statement
Vision (what do we want for the community)
- Maintain Fennimore as a safe community where people are free to raise families, build businesses and enjoy life free from the impact of excessive crime or disorder.
Mission (how are we going to achieve our vision)
- Actively support the protection of life, preservation of property and maintenance of order for the Fennimore Community.
Core Values (what ideas will heavily influence our operations)
- Community – Communicate and partner with Fennimore residents, businesses and civic groups to achieve our mission and maintain support.
- Crime Prevention- Reduce and deter crime through proactive policing and community awareness.
- Professionalism – Meet or exceed modern law enforcement practices and standards.
- Preparation – Actively train and prepare for success in all that we do.
- Integrity – Remain accountable to the same legal and ethical standards applied to the community.
- Productivity – Manage efficient and effective strategies to achieve our goals.
- Change – Evaluate current practices, look for ways to improve and remain open to new ideas.
- Dedication – Always maintain a positive attitude and commitment to duty.


