Appleton Police Department

Since July 1, we've received reports of:

🚗 28 thefts from vehicles
🔎 15 vehicles rummaged through
🔑 11 stolen vehicles

All 11 stolen vehicles were reported in the northern part of the city.

There have also been multiple recent stolen vehicle reported in neighboring jurisdictions.

While we can't prevent every crime, there are simple steps you can take to reduce the opportunity for theft:

🔒 Lock your vehicle every time, even when you're parked at home or only stepping away for a few minutes.
🚫 Remove valuables from your vehicle. Don't leave wallets, purses, electronics, fi****ms, or other valuables inside.
👀 Keep the interior clear. Even items that aren't valuable can attract attention and lead someone to check your vehicle.
🔑 Take your keys with you and never leave your vehicle running and unattended.
💡 Park in a well-lit area. Utilize motion-activated lights, if possible.
🚪 If you park in a garage, close the garage door.

These small habits take very little time and can go a long way toward preventing an opportunity for theft.

Lock it. Take it. Protect it. A few seconds now can save you a lot of frustration later.

Sergeant Lee had the pleasure of attending the recent Back-to-School Bash at Long Cheng Community Center. Together with Kiwanis 'n Cops 'n Kids Program and several other community partners, we were proud to be part of an event that brought our neighbors together and helped local students prepare for the new school year.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed Sgt. Lee and to Long Cheng Marketplace for having us. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of such a great community event and wish all the students a safe and successful school year!

📷 Long Cheng Community Center

As summer winds down, our School Resource Officers are gearing up to go back to their schools. Please join them at the Farm Market this Saturday, August 22, as they hand out school supplies. They will have pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, folders, notebooks, and pencil bags on hand. Supplies will be limited, but we look forward to celebrating the upcoming school year with you and your families.

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to support Special Olympics Wisconsin at Cops on a Rooftop at Dunkin'! 🍩💙

We appreciate everyone who stopped by, donated, and helped make the event a success. Thank you for supporting a great cause and our community!

Meet Bruce. Bruce is a heckin good boy. Bruce did a little oopsie last night and got himself lost. No worries, Bruce. Bruce got to go on an impromptu ride-along with Angie at the front desk while he waited for his mom. Bruce was very well behaved and got lots of pets from officers. Thanks for stopping by, Bruce!

We’re excited to welcome the Menasha Bluejays to the Banta Bowl tonight as they take on the Xavier Hawks! We’re proud to see Bluejays football back on the field and grateful to Lawrence University for helping make tonight possible.

If you’re heading to the game, check out the parking reminders below and plan accordingly. 💙🏈

It’s going to be a great game between the Menasha Bluejays and Xavier Hawks Thursday, Aug 13, 5:30 PM at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl. Here are some parking reminders:

Parking is available in the Banta Bowl parking lot.

Accessible parking is located near the main entrance of the Banta Bowl.

Limited on-street parking is available on E. Banta Ct.; please follow all posted signage.

No parking in the cul-de-sac beneath the College Avenue bridge

Do not park within 4 feet of a driveway
Do not park within 15 feet of a crosswalk
Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
Do not park within intersections; including “T’ intersections

Other than that, have fun!

"Why yes, I am excited for the Packer game tonight. Why do you ask?" - Sgt. Hughes, probably

🏈 The Packers are back tonight, which means football season is officially underway.

If your game plan includes a few drinks, make sure it includes a plan for getting home, too. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare, or make arrangements with a sober friend or family member before the kickoff.

The best game plan is the one that gets everyone home safely. 💚💛

Congratulations to Officer Dalton Lehrer on 5 years with the Appleton Police Department!

Officer Lehrer currently serves as the School Resource Officer at Madison Middle School, where he works every day to build positive relationships with students and staff while helping keep our schools safe.

Thank you for your dedication to our community and for making a difference in the lives of the next generation. Congratulations on five years of service! 🎉

We were honored to recently welcome our friends from Kanonji, Japan, to the Appleton Police Department!

Appleton and Kanonji have shared a sister-city relationship for decades, creating opportunities for our communities to connect, learn from one another, and build lasting friendships across the Pacific.

It was a pleasure to continue that tradition by welcoming our Kanonji visitors to APD, sharing a little about our department, and learning more about their community and culture. We’re grateful for the friendship between Appleton and Kanonji and look forward to continuing to strengthen that connection for years to come!