K-9 Copper
VILLAGE OF ELKHART LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF
Michael Meeusen, Chief of Police
Police Chief Michael Meeusen joined the Elkhart Lake Police Department on May 16, 2006 and named Chief of Police in September of 2012. While working as a patrol officer, Chief Meeusen was a member of the Sheboygan County SWAT team as a tactical medic, and also was in charge of the department’s boat patrol unit.
Chief Meeusen graduated from Cedar Grove-Belgium High School and continued his education at Fox Valley Technical College graduating with an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice. He then continued his education at Concordia University Wisconsin where he pursued a degree in Justice and Public Policy graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree. After a short break from school he attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduating in December 2011 with his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management. Chief Meeusen is also a 2022 graduate of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College Session #8.
Along with his employment with the Elkhart Lake Police Department Chief Meeusen is the EMS Service Director for Elkhart Lake. Chief Meeusen currently resides in the area with his wife, Heather, and their five children.
If you have questions or concerns please contact Chief Meeusen. He works Monday – Friday starting at 7:00 am.
Contact Chief Meeusen:
Email: mmeeusen@elkhartlakewi.gov
Phone: 920-876-2244
Jeremiah Pritzl, Sergeant
Sgt. Jeremiah Pritzl joined the Elkhart Lake Police Department on June 3, 2024. He has twelve years of full-time experience with Plymouth Police Department and six years of experience as a full-time criminal justice instructor at Lakeshore Technical College. He is a WDOJ certified Unified Tactics Instructor, Field Training Officer, Active Shooter Instructor, Bicycle Patrol Officer, and Concealed Carry Instructor. Jeremiah is also certified First Responder.
He is currently assigned to the afternoon shift.
Contact Sergeant Pritzl
Email: jpritzl@elkhartlakewi.gov
Phone: 920-876-2244
Travis Auch, School Resource Officer
Officer Travis Auch joined the Elkhart Lake Police Department in July of 2019.
Travis is a graduate of Lakeshore Technical College, holding an associate degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Auch is currently the departments evidence technician and in charge of the water patrol unit. Officer Auch is also a state certified EMT and works with local first responders, responding to EMS calls while on patrol.
Officer Auch is currently our School Liaison Officer. He spends his time between the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah and Howards Grove Schools. Likewise, all matters relating to juvenile activity are referred to Officer Auch for investigation.
Contact Officer Auch:
Email: tauch@elkhartlakewi.gov
Phone: 920-876-2244
Cell: 920-838-3675
Brenda Garcia, Police Officer
Officer Brenda Garcia joined the Elkhart Lake Police Department in May of 2021 and currently works the evening shift.
Brenda is a graduate of Lakeshore Technical College, holding an associate degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's Degree from UW Green Bay. Officer Garcia is also a state certified Emergency Medical Responder and works with local first responders, responding to EMS calls while on patrol.
Officer Garcia is currently in charge of the departments water patrol unit.
Contact Officer Garcia:
Email: bgarcia@elkhartlakewi.gov
Phone: 920-876-2244
K-9 Copper
The Elkhart Lake Police Department received Copper as a donation from Blueberry Cottage Labradoodles in the Spring of 2022. This is the first therapy dog in the Sheboygan County area and will allow the department to better serve the citizens and students in the Elkhart Lake area. Learn more about Copper and the program on our K-9 page.
CONTACT US
40 Pine Street, P.O. Box 578
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
Phone: 920-876-2244
Fax: 920-876-2795
Email: mmeeusen@elkhartlakewi.gov
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Michael Meeusen, Chief of Police
mmeeusen@elkhartlakewi.gov
Jeremiah Pritzl, Sergeant
jpritzl@elkhartlakewi.gov
Travis Auch, Police Officer
tauch@elkhartlakewi.gov
Brenda Garcia, Police Officer
bgarcia@elkhartlakewi.gov
Dannette Wigen, Administrative Assistant
mdwigen@elkhartlakewi.gov
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