How does community policing work?

Community policing is a proactive, collaborative approach to help prevent crime. It focuses on increasing community involvement, forming bonds between a community and law enforcement, and establishing an effective law enforcement presence in a community .

Who is the owner of The Villages Florida?

It is made up of 17 special purpose community development districts (CDD), which are controlled by a board of supervisors (BoS), five individuals elected by the landowners of the district. H. Gary Morse , the original owner's son, transferred most direct ownership in the company to his three children in 2006.

What is the reputation of The Villages in Florida?

Overall, The Villages is a great place to reside if you are looking for a nice retirement area . As someone who attends the Villages Charter High School, I can say that the area is nice and there is a good mix of both elderly and young folks depending on the area you choose.

What are the negatives of community policing?

Cons of Community Policing The downside of community policing is patrol units will be limited in the area size that they will be able to cover . Officers tend to be less mobile and become more vulnerable to attacks.

When community policing programs fail, what is often the reason?

Successful community policing can enhance these other police functions if, by building greater trust between the police and the population, it increases cooperation with police in criminal investigations and other operations. The most typical reason that community policing programs fail is police resistance .

How successful is community policing?

The impact on crime is significant. According to the analysis, in a one-year period, CSP has led to seven fewer homicides, 93 fewer aggravated assaults and 122 fewer robberies than would otherwise have been expected at Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens.

Why do people in the village go to the police station?

A police station is an important institution of administration in a village because people can go to the police to report cases or inform about any mishappenings in their area like theft , accident, fight, injury etc .

Who governs The Villages in Florida?

The 17 special purpose districts in The Villages are governed by a Council-Manager form of government, the most popular structure of local government in the United States. This form of governance combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed manager.

What are the negatives of living in The Villages in Florida?

Con: While the weather is also an advantage in the area, some people may not like the humidity and muggy summer days. Con: Like everywhere else in Florida, The Villages has bugs including pests like ants, co*ckroaches, termites, and spiders . Con: With a population that is 93% Caucasian, the area has limited diversity.

Does The Villages have their own hospital?

At UF Health The Villages® Hospital , we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs.

Police | Village of Caledonia (2024)

2022Annual Report

2023Citizen's Academy Application

Department Head:Christopher M. Botsch
Title:Chief of Police

Dept. Phone:262-835-4423
Dept. Fax:262-835-4799
DispatchPhone:262-886-2300

Location:5045 Chester Lane
Administration/Records Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

LeadershipTeam:

Deputy Chief
Shawn Engleman

Investigations and Support Services
Erin Laehr, Lieutenant,elaehr@caledonia-wi.gov

1st and 2nd Shift - Patrol

Gary Larsen, Lieutenant - (Public Information Officer), glarsen@caledonia-wi.gov

Jim Gardiner, Day Shift Patrol Sergeant (Facebook Administrator), jgardiner@caledonia-wi.gov
Jarrod Spiczenski, Evening Shift Patrol Sergeant, jspiczenski@caledonia-wi.gov
Rick Rager, Evening Shift Patrol Sergeant,rrager@caledonia-wi.gov

3rd Shift - Patrol

Robert Mueller, Lieutenant,RMueller@caledonia-wi.gov

Robert Lyle, Night Shift Patrol Sergeant,rlyle@caledonia-wi.gov
Michael Trongeau, Night Shift Patrol Sergeant,mtrongeau@caledonia-wi.gov

Mission Statement:

"The mission of the Caledonia Police Department, through a cooperative effort with the community, is to impartially serve and protect all citizens with integrity, dedication, and professionalism."

Chief's Message:

On behalf of the Village of Caledonia and the Caledonia Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our web page. The men and women of your police department provide 24/7 professional police services to the community. As of January 1, 2024, the Police Department is authorized for(44) sworn personnel and (2) civilian Police Support Specialists. Dispatch services are provided by the Racine County Communications Center. The Police Department sworn staff is comprised of a Chief, Deputy Chief, (3) Lieutenants, (5) Sergeants, (3) Detectives, (1) FBI Task Officer, (1) K9 Handler w/K9 partner and (29) Police Officers.

We are committed to our relationships with our business community, residents, and guests, and we value the partnerships we have worked so hard to create. We enjoy tremendous community support, and for that we are truly thankful.

The mission statement of the Caledonia Police Department, through a cooperative effort with the community, is to impartially serve and protect all citizens with integrity, dedication, and professionalism.

The words INTEGRITY, DEDICATION, and PROFESSIONALISM are emblazoned on our uniform patches as a symbol, and a reminder, ofour commitment to these values.

I hope you find some of the information on this web pageuseful. We encourage you to follow the Village of Caledonia Police Department Facebook page for more current and relevant information. I believe you will find the information on our Facebook page interesting, and at times entertaining.

Respectfully,
Christopher Botsch -Chief of Police

Police Support Services

Caledonia Police Support Services is located at the Village police department and is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm except holidays, providing records request and administrative inquiries. The lobby phone locatedin the police department provides 24 hour contactdirectly tothe Racine County Communications Centerfor police response.

Open Records Request

To request open records from our department, you can call (262)835-4423, send an email at recordsrequests@caledonia-wi.gov, or use this form.

Communications (Dispatch)

The Caledonia Police Department joined with many municipalities to form the Racine County Communications Center located in Ives Grove. The RCCC provides communications and dispatch services for most Racine County police and fire departments. Information sharing is the mission-critical requirement to achieve public safety, incident management, crime investigations, homeland security, protect the American public, and to defend against terrorism. Therefore, most Department squads are additionally outfitted with mobile computers which serve law enforcement as additional tools in the safest and most up to date communications and information sharing between the Dispatchers and Officers.

How can you learn more about 911 systems and when you should call?

Visitwww.apco911.orgorwww.nena.org

Emergency Call 911
To report a police matter:262-886-2300
Administration/Records:262-835-4423
Fax:262-835-4799

Crime Stoppers

Anyone with information can contact CRIME STOPPERS anonymously by calling: 1-888-636-9330, e-mail:racine.crimestoppersweb.com, or text message: RACS to 274637 (crimes). We want your information, not your name. Callers may receive a cash reward up to $1,000 for their information.

Homeland Security Investigations (HIS)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) provides the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien’s release from custody. Victims and witnesses are required to register with HIS in order to receive notification of a criminal alien’s release. The following link is a universal resource locator for the HIS Victim Notification Program:https://www.ice.gov/

General Orders and Policies:

General Order 1.6 - Use of Force
General Order 3.11 - Body Worn Cameras
General Order 9.1 - Complaint / Compliment Against Department Personnel(Citizen Feedback Form)

Annual Reports:

2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report

Victim Service Resources:

Wisconsin Department of Corrections Office of Victim Services & Programs
https://notis.doc.state.wi.us/notisExt/login
1-800-947-5777

Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services- Crime Victim Compensation
www.doj.state.wi.us/cvs
1-800-446-6564

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
www.wcasa.org
1-608-257-1516

Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin
www.preventchildabusewi.org
1-920-996-2210

National Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
1-877-275-6233

National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.ndvh.org
1-800-799-7233

National Center on Elder Abuse
ncea.acl.gov
1-800-677-1116

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
www.loveisrespect.org
1-866-331-9474

National Organization for Victim Assistance
www.trynova.org
1-800-879-6682