Sheriff

Mark Podoll Sheriff	920-294-4134 ext 3
Mark Putzke Chief Deputy	920-294-4134 ext 5
Jeffrey Kiener Sergeant	920-294-4134 ext 1153
Kevin Manning Sergeant	920-294-4134 ext 1154
De Anna Lueptow Corrections Administrator	920-294-4134 ext 2
Laura Polcyn Communications Administrator	920-294-4134 ext 8
Lori Evans Administrative Assistant	920-294-4134 ext 6
Denice Oft Clerk/Matron	920-294-4134 ext 9
Bev Zick Clerk/Matron	920-294-4134 ext 7

The Office of the Sheriff is historical, within our County, the State, and Nationally. The elected Office of Sheriff was created within the Wisconsin Constitution (Art.6, Sec.4) and his/her duties are set forth by statute (Sec. 59.26-59.33 Wisconsin State Statutes). Currently, the term of an elected Sheriff in Wisconsin runs for four years.

The duties and responsibilities of the Office of Sheriff are broad and far reaching. The Sheriff is considered the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County. The statutory responsibilities of the Sheriff include; appointing deputies, directing law enforcement services, deputy discipline, taking charge of the jail, attend the Circuit Court, serve or execute writs and legal process, enforce the law, execute warrants, and transport prisoners. In Green Lake County the Sheriff also oversees the County Emergency Communications Center, illegal drug enforcement, and provides many other forms of public safety education.

Mark A. Podoll has been Sheriff of Green Lake County Since January of 2007. He was born and raised in Green Lake County and has committed his professional efforts for the benefit of all citizens. Sheriff Podoll is a 1980 Graduate of Berlin High School, a 1982 Graduate of Fox Valley Technical College, and has 27 years of Law Enforcement experience from a City, Village, and County perspective. Sheriff Podoll is a graduate of the National Sheriff’s Institute and is a member of the Bader Sheriff’s and National Sheriff’s Associations.

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The Sheriff is Mark A. Podoll.
Sheriff Podoll may be reached by phone at 920-294-4134
or by email at mpodoll@co.green-lake.wi.us

The Chief Deputy Sheriff for Green Lake County is a sworn law enforcement administrative position being second in command for the Sheriff’s Office. Primary responsibilities for this position include supervising and assisting in the planning and direction of all department activities, evaluating operations, and recommending and implementing improvements.

The Chief Deputy assists in the development of the departmental budget, purchasing, grants, monitors expenditures and revenues, and initiates budget transfers as needed. This position is responsible for media relations, Courthouse Security, Crime Stoppers, Sheriff sales, and serves on the Green Lake County Highway Traffic Safety Commission. The Chief Deputy is the primary supervisor for the Detective Division. This position also assists in hiring, termination, promotion, selection, discipline, and reviews performance of employees’.

In the absence of the Sheriff the Chief Deputy reports to the Green Lake County Board and any required committees.

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The Chief Deputy Sheriff is Mark P. Putzke.
Chief Deputy Putzke can be reached by phone at 920-294-4134 ext.1140 or by e-mail at mputzke@co.green-lake.wi.us

911 saves seconds.....seconds saves lives

The dispatch center is responsible for answering ALL calls for service in the county and parts of Marquette, Waushara, and Winnebago counties.  Calls for service include ambulance, fire and law enforcement issues and is staffed by 2 communications officers on rotating shifts 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

If you have to call 911 please stay on the telephone with the communications officer. It is very important that you answer all the questions they ask and do not hang up until you are instructed to do so.

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Communications Director is Laura Polcyn.
Laura can be contacted at 920-294-4134 ext. 1146 or by email at LPolcyn@co.green-lake.wi.us

The Jail Administrator supervises and assists in the planning and direction of all jail activities and insures the maintenance and accuracy of jail records, evaluates operations, recommends and implements improvements.

It is the responsibility of the Jail administrator to coordinate medical services for inmates, imposes sanctions on inmates and monitors the safety, security and welfare of employees and inmates. This position also assists in the development of the jail budget, monitors expenditures and revenues and initiates budget transfers as needed.

It is the Jail Administrator’s duty to oversee the administration of Corrections Officer discipline; investigate and provide responses to Corrections Officer grievances, also assist in all jail personnel matters ranging from recruitment to termination and conduct performance evaluations of all direct subordinates.

In the absence of the Sheriff, the Jail Administrator may need to present reports about the jail to the County Board, the Committee of Jurisdiction and the public. The Jail Administrator will also oversee jail purchasing and contracting activities involving capital outlays and professional services.

The Jail Administrator is De Anna Lueptow. De Anna can be contacted at 920-294-4134 ext. 1150 or by email at dlueptow@co.green-lake.wi.us.

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The Green Lake County Jail is a 37-bed linear facility that was built in 1986.The jail is comprised of four holding cells, two secure/segregation cells, five cell blocks with a total of 15 individual cells, two cell blocks with a total of 4 individual cells for housing female inmates and a dorm that houses eighteen male inmates.The Green Lake County Jail is currently staffed with ten full-time Corrections officers and two part-time Corrections officers.One of the full-time officers also coordinates our electronic monitoring and our community service program.

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Green Lake County Jail Visitation Hours

The Record's Division of the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office analyzes and assures that complete and proper information is entered into the Law section of the Spillman Public Safety Software System.  This is where officer reports are transcribed and inserted into the Law Records, and where case progress and dispositions are tracked. To obtain a copy of an accident or incident report simply e-mail bzick@co.green-lake.wi.us and if it is possible you will receive your response back via e-mail at no cost. If a copy machine or printer needs to be used it will cost you 25 cents per page.  Please include the name of the person involved in the case and as much detail as possible including the type of case, when it occurred, and if possible, the case number.

The Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff is Lori Evans.  She can be contacted via e-mail at levans@co.green-lake.wi.us, or by phone at 920-294-4134, extension 1126.   Duties of the Administrative Assistant are to, under the direction of the Sheriff; function as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Clerk/Matron and Secretarial Staff.  She also facilitates the Sheriff and Departmental personnel in the effective and efficient operation of the Sheriff's Office in policy, procedure, records, personnel, budgetary matters and all other phases of Departmental functions.  If you have a question regarding budgets, any type of Departmental analysis or statistics, personnel issues, or any general Sheriff's Office questions, please feel free to contact Lori.

It is the responsibility of the Sheriff's Office to serve or execute according to law, all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority according to Wisconsin State Statute 59.27 (4).  Fees for Civil Process can be seen on the fees schedule.  Information on Sheriff Sales can be found on the home page of the Green Lake County website. If you have any other questions about Civil Process please call Beverly Zick at 920-294-4134, extension 1125 or e-mail her at bzick@co.green-lake.wi.us.

Community Service

The Green Lake County Jail Community Service Program is an opportunity for an inmate to repay their debt to the community and learn job skills from community members through a mentorship. The Community Service program is a privilege, not a right. If the program criteria are met, the Community Service Officer will ultimately determine eligibility.

Inmates who abide by all of the terms and conditions of the program will be eligible for sentence reduction. Per state statute, for every twenty-four hours of community service worked, one day will potentially be taken off of an inmate’s sentence with court approval.

The applicants of the Community Service Program must complete the booklet and send it to the address above. If you have any questions about the program, you may call the Community Service Officer. Once the application is received, it will be reviewed and a written response will be sent to you with the decision if you are accepted or denied for the program.

To be placed on the Community Service Program, an inmate must be serious about serving their sentence in a cooperative and positive manner. Inmates in the Community Service Program must meet the same requirements for employment as is required of Huber Law inmates in the Green Lake County Jail. Inmates who are not able to abide by all of the rules of the Community Service Program may lose the benefits the program offers and may not receive a reduction in their jail sentence. Community Service Program inmates will be required to sign an agreement to follow all program rules.

Electronic Montioring Program

The Green Lake County Jail Electronic Monitoring Program is an opportunity that is available to inmates who meet the qualifications. The Electronic Monitoring Program is a privilege – not a right. The Electronic Monitoring Program allows inmates to serve their jail sentences outside the Jail. This will allow them to maintain family relationships and fulfill their employment responsibilities more efficiently. To be eligible for the Electronic Monitoring Program, the inmate must live in Green Lake County.

The applicants of the Electronic Monitoring Program must complete the booklet and send it to the address above. If you have any questions about the program, you may call the EMP Coordinator. Once the application is received, it will be reviewed and a written response will be sent to you with the decision if you are accepted or denied for the program.

To be placed on the Electronic Monitoring Program, an inmate must be serious about serving their sentence in a cooperative and positive manner. Inmates in the Electronic Monitoring Program must meet the same requirements for employment as is required of Huber Law inmates in the Green Lake County Jail. Inmates who are not able to abide by the rules of the Electronic Monitoring Program will lose the benefits the program offers and will be returned to jail for the remainder of their sentence. At the discretion of the staff, inmates selected for the program may do all or only part of their sentence on the program. Electronic Monitoring Program inmates will be required to sign an agreement to follow all program rules.

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The Coordinator for both these programs is Sarah Guenther. 
Sarah Guenther can be reached at 920-294-4059 Ext. 1159
or by email at: sguenther@co.green-lake.wi.us

For more information visit www.co.green-lake.wi.us/crimestoppers.

Green Lake County Crime Stoppers Incorporated, formed in 1993, is a non-profit 501c3 organization run by a board of 10 citizens. Green Lake County Crime Stoppers is a member in good standing of both the State of Wisconsin Chapter and Crime Stoppers USA National.

The Crime Stoppers board meets monthly at the Green Lake County Safety Building to discuss the organizations affairs, plan activities, and act upon rewarding tip information. Crime Stoppers is truly vested in service to the community by combating crime at all levels.

Programs operated by Green Lake County Crime Stoppers include:

1. Quick 50 Program in the Schools
2. Green Lake County "Most Wanted" for warrants
3. Liaison with Law Enforcement for the "Crime of the Week"
4. Mentor a safe community concept via promotional items at the County Fair, Community events, and parades.

How does Crime Stoppers work? There is always someone who has information that can help solve crime.Those are the people who can call Crime Stoppers anonymously and provide a tip that will help all police jurisdictions in the County identify those responsible. Crime Stoppers shares its tip information with all jurisdictions regardless of Village, City, County, or State.

In any investigation police and other law enforcement agencies encounter individuals who will not directly provide information. The three key reasons are:

1. Fear of reprisal
2. An attitude of apathy
3. Reluctance to get involved

Crime Stoppers breaks through these barriers by giving people the opportunity to provide information without directly speaking to the police or having to testify in court. Obviously investigators need witnesses to help prove their case in court, but most importantly they need information that allows them to zero in on a suspect or a criminal operation.Tips to Crime Stoppers does not give police the evidence they require to arrest an individual but puts them on the right track to solve crime.

Cash rewards from Crime Stoppers also motivate some people to call anonymously with information that will be vital to the police.However, you don't have to receive a cash reward if you don't want one. The important part is to call and do the right thing.

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office, local Police, local government, and the schools take a pro-active stance in educating, understanding, and relating to the Counties students and youth. In 1993 a coalition of professionals came together to create the program formerly titled, "Resist and Prevent" RAP prgram. Similar yet different from other anti-drug public education programs RAP built the relationship betweeen government, law enforcement, and youth by establishing good communications and a relationship. Being able to relate and communicate translates into a mutual understanding of three major life skills. These three major life skills, restraint, respect, and responsibility are the foundation of the now LIFE program.

Within a six week process, during the school year, full-time uniform police personnel expose students to the role of the police officer. Students are also taught the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse. Youth are instructed concerning skills on refusing substances, anger management, bullies and harassment. Internet safety also has become a valuable segment of the program.

While no program is 100% successful everyone involved with the LIFE program is truly committed to making a difference within the community.

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The coordinator for LIFE is Deputy Sergeant Kevin Manning.
Sgt. Manning can be reached by phone at 920-294-4134 ext. 1154
or by email at kmanning@co.green-lake.wi.us

K-9 Detective “Max”

Meet our fourth Detective “Max”. “Max” is a male mixed breed Black Lab believed to have been born in December of 2005. “Max” is a rescue dog. He was abandoned by his original owners in Iowa. “Max” was taken in by an animal shelter where he was quickly adopted by North Iowa K-9 Incorporated.

As “Max” matured he was trained in substance detection. “Max” is certified in the detection of Marijuana, Hashish, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, and Methamphetamine ICE. “Max” is a passive indicator which means that upon detecting a controlled substance he sits and stares at the exact location of the odor. Once the controlled substance is located by the handler “Max” is rewarded with a tennis ball for play time.

“Max” was placed into service with the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office on July 2, 2008. As of September, 2009, “Max” has found illegal substances on 105 occasions. “Max” is a public servant who is available for service every hour of the day every day of the year.

“Max” and the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 fund are supported primarily with contributions and donations. Should you wish to contribute to the program please call us at #920-294-4000.

Thank you for your support and being part of our war on illegal drugs.

The link below is a demonstration of "Max" in action:
K9 Demo  (64MB Windows media file)

Traffic Safety Commission - Who are we?

Traffic Safety Commission Members

The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office operates recreation patrols within Green Lake County. These patrols place law enforcement staff upon snowmobiles and watercraft during their respective seasons. Deputies work with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in patrolling the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails and thousands of acres of waterways within the County. The Sheriff’s Office issues approximately 60 citations per year for recreational offenses. The Sheriff’s Office also participates in safety related trainings involving recreational vehicles.

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Complaints involving watercraft, snowmobile, or all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) may be reported to:
Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office: Ph#:920-294-4000 or
Local Wisconsin DNR Office: Ph#: 920-361-0333

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Click on the following link to learn more about watercraft, snowmobile, and ATV laws.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/enforcement/regulations.htm

Bruce A Williams, age 38, of Berlin, died in the line of duty on Sunday afternoon October 19, 2003. Bruce was born on August 8, 1965 in Sparta WI. the son of Norman and Barbara (Jones) Williams. He married Valerie A. Belfeuil on June 11, 1994 at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church of Berlin. Bruce graduated from Berlin High School class of 1984 and then went on to earn his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin of Oshkosh graduating in 1989. He was a faithful Green Lake County Sheriff's Deputy for 14 years. Bruce played on the High School football team, basketball team, and also the Kiwanis and Legion Softball teams, and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the All Saints Catholic Parish of Berlin, the Midwest Tactial Officers Association, the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Association, and the Deputy Sheriff's Association. Survivors include his beloved wife of 9 years Valerie, his parents, Norman and Barbara Williams of Berlin, also his cherished daughters, Brianna, age 7, Kiersten, age 5, and Sydney, age 2, his brother Michael Williams (and special friend Donna and her sons, Justin and Brandon) of Fort Atkinson WI., sisters, Nancy Williams of Berlin and Michelle (John) Probst of Madison WI., his maternal grandmother, Adeline Jones of Sparta WI., Also his mother and father in law, Doris and William (Bill) Belfeuil of Berlin, also his brother in laws, Gary Belfeuil of Grand Junction, Colorado, Tim (Dawn) Belfeuil of Greenville WI., Chris Belfeuil of Spring Lake WI., and Todd Belfeuil of Brown Deer WI., also his sister in laws, Lisa (Wayne) Gustke of Berlin WI., and Angie (Kevin) Zarecki of Portage WI. Also nieces and nephews, Emily, Katie, and Ben Probst, Melissa and Andrew Gustke, Rachel and Alex Belfeuil, and Isaac and Tate Zarecki.

"A strong and caring man, a loving and devoted husband, a compassionate and involved father, a thoughtful son and brother, a wonderful friend and always a remarkable Deputy. The community suffers a truly great loss of an outstanding man. Bruce Williams will live on through his daughters and in the memories of those of us who were lucky enough to know and love him."

The Bruce Williams Memorial Trust Fund has been established at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Berlin number 17857 mailed to 123 West Huron St. and also the First National Bank of Berlin number 134498 at 140 West Huron St. Berlin, Wisconsin 54923