Law enforcement careers can come with a tremendous amount of stress. It is important to have resources in place to ensure our staff can effectively manage that stress and the trauma that accompany this work. In this episode of the Wausau PD Podcast we visit with Lt. Jill Kurtzhals and Ofc. Jena Zinkowich to learn more about the department's Peer Support Team and how they are ready to help those staff in need.

Of the many facets of law enforcement, use of force has to be the most discussed and most trained topic.  It is also perhaps one of the most misunderstood topics.

In this episode, Capt. Ben Graham and Lt. John Phillips have a ‘Use of Force 101’ conversation to begin explaining the complexities of this important issue.

The Wausau Police Department policy manual, including its Use of Force policy (#300) can be found here: https://www.wausauwi.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10661/638417894705600000

Detective Dave Bertram came to Wausau PD nearly a decade ago, but his origin story started way before then. Officer Kutchenriter recently took some time to learn more about this member of our department. From military deployments & a stint with the Wisconsin State Patrol to his work in the Investigations Bureau, Det. Bertram has a servant's heart.

Join Capt. Ben Graham for episode #3 of the Wausau PD Podcast as he visits with Officer Sarah Bedish and Mental Health Therapist Kristen Seidler to learn more about the department's Victim Resource Unit.

Hey everyone, it's time for episode #2 of the Wausau PD Podcast!  Deputy Chief Baeten recently sat down with Chief Barnes to discuss challenges & opportunities facing the department and community.

Buckle up - it's our debut episode of the Wausau PD Podcast!  Get to know Chief Matt Barnes better as Lt. Nathan Pauls speaks with him about his path to the chief's office.