HAPPY THANKSGIVING

                            

The men and women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Sturgeon Bay YMCA Kid's Club - Thank you!

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department extends a heartfelt thank you to the Sturgeon Bay YMCA Kid's Club for their kindness in making a "Survival Kit for Police."  The kits were delivered this week, with each kit individually addressed to a member of the department with a handwritten card thanking us for keeping them safe.

We are proud to serve our community and we appreciate the thoughtfulness you have shown.  It put a smile on all our faces!  

New J-turn at WIS 57 and County Road C opens in Door County

Intersection safety improvement began September 14

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is announcing the new J-turn at the intersection of WIS 57 and County Road C in Door County will be open for use by Saturday morning, Nov. 21. Construction began September 14, 2015.

The project involved constructing a J-turn intersection at WIS 57 and County Road C to provide safer turning movements at the intersection. The J-turn does not allow left-turn and through movements from County Road C. In order to make these movements, drivers at County Road C have to first turn right then make a U-turn approximately 1/3-mile down the road from the original intersection. For more information regarding J-turn intersections, please see the J-turn webpage at: www.wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/safety-eng/j-turn.aspx. An informational graphic is also attached below.

 

Benefits of J-turns include:

Reduce right-angle crashes by decreasing the number of conflict points.

Can often be retrofitted without acquiring additional land.

Lower cost alternative as compared to an interchange.

 

WisDOT built the first J-turn in 2011 to address multiple crashes on Highway 53 in Douglas County. There were eight injury crashes at the intersection in the five-year period prior to construction and zero since construction. Other J-turns were built in Brown County at WIS 29/County Road VV and Sheboygan County at WIS 23/County M in 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Bike Registration

Did you know you can get a license for your bike?  This will be helpful in case your bike is lost or stolen.  You can register your bike at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. There is a form to complete asking for basic information, such as the serial number, make, model, and color.  If you have any questions, you may call 746-2450 during business hours.

Great Gift Idea

 

With the holidays approaching, we have the perfect gift idea with artwork from our local youth. Don't forget to stop by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, to get your 2016 Raffle Calendar.  The last day to purchase the calendar is December 31, 2015. 

Veteran's Day

The men and women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to thank all of the active duty armed services and veterans for serving our country. We appreciate your sacrifices and what you have done for our country in the name of freedom.

Thank You!

Congratulations

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to congratulate the Sturgeon Bay High School Boy's Soccer team for winning the Division 4 State Championship!

Rental Scam Alert

On November 2, 2015, Officers were dispatched to the police department reference a rental scam posted on Craigslist . Upon arrival Officers were told of a residence in the City of Sturgeon Bay for rent. When the complainant contacted the number listed 903-741-4187 a Reverend Orlando Fernandez answered and explained to the complainant that he was renting the house for $700.00 a month, which could be paid via Western Union. The complainant asked Orlando why there was a for sale sign in the front yard, which Orlando told him that it should have been removed. 

The complainant communicated with the man through the following email perfecthome2013@outlook.com. The email address is linked online to many other rental scams all over the United States. The complainant contacted the police department and the real estate agency soon after where he was told that this was a scam.

As always if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! Contact Police if you have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.

Officers Investigating Thefts From Vehicles

Officers have been taking multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in the last week or so. The thefts had occurred throughout the city. The majority of thefts could have been prevented by locking the vehicle. Officers remind citizens to contact law enforcement when they hear or see anything suspicious going on in their neighborhoods. Officers also remind citizens to follow these tips when leaving items in vehicles:

Keep Your Valuables Out of Sight The best way to prevent theft from your auto is to always keep valuables out of sight. Never leave cell phones, briefcases, suitcases, or electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, laptop computers, etc.) in your car in plain view. Take these items with you, or secure them—all the time, every time. Secure Your GPS Device While many GPS devices are mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle, the SBPD encourages anyone who uses a portable GPS device to take it with you, along with any other items of value, when you park the car. Use Your Trunk If your car has a trunk, use it. Put valuables in there or in a locked glove compartment. Hiding items under seats is better than leaving them in plain view, but securing them inside the glove compartment or trunk is a far better deterrent. Don't Tempt Thieves with New Purchases During the holiday season especially, or any time you’re shopping, place packages in the trunk, not on the passenger seats or floors. Remove Your Radio Faceplate If you can unfasten your sound system and take it with you, or lock it in your trunk, do so. And don’t forget to do the same with your CDs and tapes. Lock It Up Also, keep your car doors and windows locked—all the time!

County C J-Turn Information