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Menomonee Falls police report: staffing short of authorized levels while serious crimes fall and traffic crashes rise
Summary
Police Chief Waters told the Village Board on April 20 that the department is operating below its authorized sworn strength, with daily operational staffing around 55 officers; Group A (serious) offenses fell 31% year-over-year while traffic crashes and property-damage crashes rose notably. The board asked follow-up questions about causes and staffing timelines.
Chief Waters presented the Menomonee Falls Police Department’s quarterly report at the April 20 village board meeting, outlining staffing, operations and crime statistics for the first quarter of 2026. He said the department is authorized for 67.1 sworn officers, had 64.1 assigned and an average daily operational sworn staff of about 55 after deductions for light duty and FMLA.
The chief reported two recent lateral hires, Jennifer Ball and Melissa Kuchenbecker, and noted other personnel changes including one detective retirement, one officer resignation (later moving into a support role) and one termination. “We’re very fortunate to pick up two officers that already had the academy,” he said, describing the…
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