Captain Kelly Kent

(920) 236-5728 | Email

The Investigative Services Bureau is headed by Captain Kelly Kent and comprised of one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, seven Detectives, five Police School Liaison Officers, and one Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) Drug Unit Investigator. The ISB is supported by an Evidence Clerk, Victim-Witness Coordinator, and Secretary.

ISB personnel focus on the investigation of major crimes, ongoing drug activity, and juvenile delinquency in the schools. The following links provide more information about the ISB. The secretary can also be reached during business hours at (920) 236-5725 to further assist citizens and direct them to the appropriate person.

DETECTIVES:

The ISB has seven Detectives who are supervised by a Lieutenant and who are responsible for the investigation of major crimes that require more attention and detail than patrol officers can provide. Crimes investigated by detectives include homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, arson, auto theft, felony theft, and other significant frauds. Detectives are responsible for conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and identifying and apprehending suspects. Detectives also prepare assigned cases for court according to the rules of law and evidence

The ISB Lieutenant assigns cases for investigation according to their severity and solvability. Citizens can contact the Lieutenant at the above telephone number or email address if they have questions about the status of a particular case, or when they wish to provide a tip about criminal activity. Citizens should contact the assigned detective when they wish to report additional information about a case that’s already under investigation. Citizens who wish to provide anonymous information can also call Winnebago County Crime-Stoppers at (800)621-CASH, and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Detective II Phil Charley (920)236-5729	Detective Dean Artus (920) 236-5726
Detective II Steve Schauz (920)236-5732	Detective April Hinke (920) 236-5703
Detective II Jim Busha (920) 236-5741	Detective Becky Kaiser 920)236-5733
	Detective Paul Frey (920) 236-5267

MEG UNIT:

The Oshkosh Police Department contributes one Investigator to the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) Drug Unit. The MEG Unit is a multi-agency task force supervised by a Special Agent from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, who specializes in narcotics enforcement. MEG investigators target individuals who are supplying illegal drugs in Winnebago, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, and Calumet Counties, and often work undercover to accomplish their mission. The MEG Unit can be reached through the following contacts:

General Number: (920) 751-6943
Drug Tip Line: (800) 858-DRUG
Website: http://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/LWAM/

JUVENILE PROGRAMS:

Juvenile Programs are supervised by the ISB Sergeant and include the Police School Liaison Officer (PSLO) Program and the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program.

Police School Liaison Officers:

The PSLO program is made possible through a longstanding partnership between the Oshkosh Police Department and the Oshkosh Area School District. Five PSLOs are each assigned to one or more of the city’s public schools with the primary goal of preventing juvenile delinquency through education and positive communication with students. PSLOs also respond to problems in their assigned schools, and assist when unusual events occur at the elementary schools. All of this helps to create a safer learning environment for our children.

There is one PSLO assigned to each of the two public high schools. Three other PSLOs share work among the five middle schools and one charter high school. PSLOs assist with appropriate classroom lessons on topics such as bullying, Internet safety, and laws involving dating and relationships. PSLOs also offer lessons on drug and alcohol use consistent with the DARE Program that’s taught to fifth graders. During the summer months, PSLOs assist Detectives or return to patrol assignments.

Meet Your PSLO Officers

David Johnson West High School Email	Dan Bittner North High School Email	Kari Pettit Carl Traeger and Merrill Middle Email
Mike Kirby Charter High School & Webster Stanley Middle School Email	Deana Brandl Perry Tipler and South Park Middle Schools Email

Drug Abuse Resistance Education:

The DARE Program is also made possible through the longstanding partnership between the Oshkosh Police Department and the Oshkosh Area School District. DARE is a school-based drug prevention Program taught by uniformed Police Officers to fifth grade students in Oshkosh schools. The DARE curriculum, revised in 2003 to incorporate the most effective methods, consists of a series of weekly classroom lessons that focus on making positive decisions and resisting pressure to use drugs, preparing students for their middle and high school years and beyond.

DARE is overseen by an advisory board comprised of police personnel, school staff, and concerned members of the community. The Oshkosh Police Department has six DARE Officers who all share PSLO or Patrol Officer duties.

Chief Greuel, along with Specialist Mike Drexler & Oshkosh West High School DARE role models Franklin Elementary School DARE Graduation - January 2008

Specialist Mike Drexler shown with the fifth grade DARE essay winners at the Franklin Elementary School DARE Graduation - January 2008

Meet Your DARE Officers

Specialist Mike Drexler Franklin, Roosevelt, Jefferson, Shapiro and Seton Schools

Officer Matt Harris Lincoln and Oshkosh Christian Schools

Officer Nicole Ott Traeger, Read and Cabrini Elementary Schools

• Officer Mike Kirby - Webster Stanley and Oaklawn Elementary Schools (pictured above)
• Officer Kari Pettit - Merrill, Washington and Emmeline Cook Elementary Schools (pictured above)
• Officer Deana Brandl - Tipler-Sunset and Smith Elementary Schools (pictured above)

Questions about the PSLO or DARE Program can be directed to the ISB Sergeant at the telephone number or email address listed above

EVIDENCE CONTROL:

The Evidence Control Center is a secure area of the Police Department with limited access to provide safe storage of all evidence and other property being held by the department. The Evidence Control Center is supervised by the ISB Sergeant and daily operations are carried out by the Evidence Clerk. The Evidence Clerk is responsible for the custody of all evidence and other property once it’s logged into the Police Department by Detectives, Patrol Officers, or Community Service Officers. The duties of the Evidence Clerk include acceptance, control, and disposition of found, recovered, or evidentiary property in accordance with state law and department policy.

Citizens who wish to inquire about the status of any property being held by the Police Department should contact the Evidence Clerk at the phone number or email address listed above. Due to the restricted access of the Evidence Control Center, property is returned by appointment only. Any evidentiary property being held in connection with a pending criminal case cannot be released until after the final court disposition, unless written authorization is provided by the District Attorney’s Office.

VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM:

Since 1990, the Oshkosh Police Department has provided a program that assists victims of crime. Beyond an immediate crisis situation, other services such as follow-up, criminal justice support and advocacy, information and referral, and short-term counseling are offered as needed. The Oshkosh Police Department was the first police department in the state of Wisconsin to add a Victim/Witness Program to their services. June Oelke has been the Victim/Witness Coordinator since 1994.

The Victim/Witness Coordinator reviews all the police reports to assess the need for services to victims. Personal crimes such as sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic abuse are given priority. Contact is made with the victims either in person, by telephone, or letter. The Victim/Witness Coordinator can assist victims by answering their questions and providing support through on-scene assistance and throughout the investigation and prosecution of their case, including accompanying them to court.

General Information:
Winnebago County Crime Victim Information

Services Provided:
Victim Witness

Victim/Witness Brochures:
Responding to Crime Related Trauma
A Measure of Justice | Spanish | Hmong
Crime Victim Compensation Program Application