By Shane Fitzsimmons/Kris Leonhardt Press Times staff GREEN BAY – In an effort to lessen the numbers of auto thefts involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles, the Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) partnered with local car dealerships to provide a mobile anti-theft software upgrade clinic at Leicht Memorial Park on Wednesday, Nov. 15. During the clinic, …
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By Kaity Coisman Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Police Department has opened applications for Brown County residents to join its next Citizens Police Academy. The program provides area residents with an opportunity to get a look inside the department. Participants will learn from a variety of specialists in different divisions of the …
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By Melanie Rossi Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – Following the stabbing of a 45-year-old man, which took place near St. John’s Homeless Shelter, Patrol Captain Clint Beguhn of the Green Bay Police Department said that they’ve “increased [their] patrols of the parks.” The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. on July 24, and the Green …
By Rick Cohler Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Police Department’s Dive Team recently exhibited the procedure for recovering a vehicle from the Fox River, during a demonstration held July 13 at the docks near Zeller’s Ski & Sports. Lieutenant Steve Mahoney, who leads the team, told reporters each recovery operation faces challenges …
This week marks National Police Week and local officers as well as officials, along with their counterparts across the country, recognized those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Pictured here, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, flanked by GBPD Communications Coordinator Jennifer Gonzalez and the GBPD Honor Guard, speaks to members of …
By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Police Department and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office will offer their 23rd annual Multi-Jurisdictional Teen Police Academy this June. The program provides as an introduction to the criminal justice profession, where participants learn about specialty units such as dive team, K-9 and special weapons and …
Green Bay Police Department works toward holistic health By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Police Department is working toward the holistic health of their officers while breaking down barriers in dealing with mental health. An American Medical Association report published in 2020 stated that of 434 police officers studied, “12% had …
By Gazette staff GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Police Department is reminding residents to be alert for suspicious activity, especially during the holiday season. Officials said that there has been “an increase in residential burglaries in one northwest sideneighborhood.” “Police are seeking possible identification and arrest of a person or persons who may be …
Mental health nonprofit announces Ethics in Action Award recipientsGREEN BAY – Foundations Health & Wholeness, a Brown County-based mental health nonprofit, announced its 2022 Ethics in Action Award recipients at its annual Ethics in Action Honors Event Oct. 20 at Lambeau Field: Rick Brunner, for his selfless work making toys and supporting children both in …
By Kevin DamaskCorrespondentChris Davis feels he’s accomplished a great deal in his first year as Green Bay police chief, but many goals and challenges lie ahead as he jumps into his second year. Davis was sworn in as police chief on Sept. 16, 2021. Since his wife is from Kaukauna and he’s a native of …
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