Everest Metro

The Everest Metropolitan Police Department is a multi-jurisdictional police department serving the City of Schofield as well as the Village and Town of Weston.

The department was formed in the fall of 1993 when the Schofield and Weston Police Departments merged. The Everest Metropolitan Police Department now serves over 18,000 citizens. The area is comprised of a thriving business community, expanding manufacturing and technology, and multiplying residential communities.

Our Mission

To protect our citizen's right to be free from criminal attack and be secure in their homes and possessions. The Everest Metropolitan Police Department will utilize all means at its disposal to accomplish this mission.

Our Principles

We are committed to these principles:

INTEGRITY

We have integrity. We adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. We are honest and sincere in dealing with each other and the community. We have the courage to uphold these principles and are proud that they guide us in all we do.

FAIRNESS

We act with fairness. Objective, impartial decisions and policies are the foundation of our interactions. We are consistent in our treatment of all persons. Our actions are tempered with reason and equity.

RESPECT

We show respect. We recognize the value of our unique cultural diversity and treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity. We cherish and protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all as granted by the constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Wisconsin.

Community Resource Officer

Everest Metro has one Community Resource Officer (sworn position). This position has high community involvement, and has planned, implemented, or hosted large events such as the Bike Rodeo, National Night Out, and the Halloween Party. The CRO is also responsible for neighborhood watch programs, crime statistics, fingerprinting, car seat checks and installations, and various community outreaches. Teaching D.A.R.E. is another duty of the CRO.

D.A.R.E.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education

D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to be taught by police officers whose training and experience gave them the background needed to answer the sophisticated questions often posed by young students about drugs and crime. Prior to entering the D.A.R.E. program, officers undergo 80 hours of special training in areas such as child development, classroom management, teaching techniques, and communication skills. 40 hours of additional training are provided to D.A.R.E. instructors to prepare them to teach the school curriculum.

K9 Program

EMPD’s K9 program started in 2007, with Lord, our first police canine. The program has grown since then and currently consists of a police canine in patrol and a therapy dog. The police canine in patrol is trained in drug detection, tracking, building clearing, and article searches. The therapy dog is certified, and has worked primarily in our local schools. Both have been a great benefit to the local communities the department serves. Since 2007, the program has been funded through many generous donations and contributions from local businesses, residents, foundations, fundraisers, the Judd S. Alexander Foundation, Emma Loves Dogs, Ace Hardware, Abby Bank, Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin James and Sandra Godfrey, and more, as well as grants from the BA and Esther Greenheck Foundation and the K9s4COPs Foundation of Houston, Texas.

Paws & Protect

City of Wausau ordinance requires all dogs and cats over 4 months of age to be vaccinated against rabies and be licensed by March 31st of each year (all licenses expire December 31st of each year). The city will provide free vaccinations! Click the link below to complete the form online or print the forms and mail in.

Public Records Request

If interested in obtaining public records in custody of the Everest Metro Police Department, call the Clerical Department at 715-359-4202 (Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

Prescription Drop Off

Everest Metro participates in a county wide program to provide citizens a place to drop off old prescriptions and medications, including controlled narcotic drugs so they can be properly disposed of and not wind up in the local landfills or municipal water supplies. Everest Metro, Wausau PD and Rothschild PD have volunteered to host drop boxes at each department.

A post office style drop box will be placed in the department lobby and made available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Local pharmacists have volunteered their time to sort these medications so they can be routed to the appropriate disposal facility. This proactive, environmentally-friendly program officially opened on January 4, 2010.

Please adhere to the following:

• Do not combine medications together in one container or bag
• Drop off over-the-counter or prescription drugs
• Drop off medications in original containers
• Remove personal information labels by either tearing off or marking out
• Leave on medicine name and dosage
• No radioactive chemo drugs or IV bags
• No needles or syringes
• No garbage or trash

Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting services are available by appointment for the general public or those applying for professional licenses.

Cost: $10.00 if you live or work in the City of Schofield, Village or Town of Weston. $20.00 for non-residents.

Please call our office at 715-359-4202 to schedule an appointment for this service.