News and Updates

Community Video Tour -- Chippewa Falls, WI

5/23/2017

The City of Chippewa Falls put together a video highlighting just some of the great things Chippewa Falls has to offer. Take a look!

Chippewa Falls, WI - Community Video Tour

For those relocating to Chippewa Falls, WI watch videos about the area and find trusted local businesses.

Tornado Safety

5/23/2017

In light of recent local events, it's important that everyone takes a look at their emergency preparedness plans. By reviewing your plans, you and your family can be ready to respond to a weather event such as a tornado. Take a look at these resources for ideas and planning help.

Tornadoes | Ready.gov

Extreme windstorms in many parts of the country pose a serious threat to buildings and their occupants. Your residence may be built "to code" but that does not mean it can withstand winds from extreme events such as tornadoes and major hurricanes.

Tornado Safety Tips | Tornado Preparedness | Red Cross

Learn how to prepare, respond and recover from tornadoes. Learn about using tornado shelters and other tornado safety tips.

"Be Your Best" Spring Award Winner: Sgt. Tom Wahl

4/26/2017

Sgt. Wahl was selected as the winner of the REALiving Spring 2017 - Be Your Best Award for his outstanding work in numerous areas including with our local Honor Guard Team and the Wisconsin Honor Guard Association where he serves as Secretary. Sgt. Wahl was also instrumental in developing and running the CFPD Chaplains program. Additionally he developed and ran the CFPD Family Academy and has done great work in bringing attention to police mental health and wellness in our department.

Chippewa Falls Named One of the Safest Cities in Wisconsin

3/18/2017

Chippewa Falls was named one of the "Safest Cities in Wisconsin" by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.

https://www.alarms.org/the-safest-cities-in-wisconsin-2017/

Chippewa Falls PD "Top Cops"

12/6/2016

Congratulations to Officer Luckey, Officer Zehm and Sergeant Brettingen for being named "Top Cops" by our Attorney General's office.

DOJ: Top Cops -- Chippewa Falls Police Officers Give Community Member a Warm Place to Sleep.

New Officer: Jonathon Schwede

11/12/2016

Congratulations to Officer Schwede who was sworn-in by Judge Isaacson on 11-11-16. Welcome aboard!

Winter Parking Ordinance

11/7/2016

Effective November 15th, the winter parking ordinance goes into effect. No vehicles may be parked on any city street for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 2 AM and 6 AM.

Ord. 7.09(3)(c): "Thirty-Minute Parking. (Am. #88-43; #98-14) No person shall park or leave parked any vehicle on any street, alley or highway in the City for more than 30 minutes between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 15 of one year to March 31 of the following year."

Thank You Northern WI State Fair!!

11/4/2016

Thanks to a generous donation from the Northern WI State Fair, the Chippewa Falls Police Department Bike Patrol Division was able to purchase new jackets and helmets. This donation will allow officers to utilize the bike patrol during more months throughout the year. Again, a warm thanks is due to the Northern WI State Fair for their generosity.