City proclaims Police Week, EMS Week and Clerks Week; police and dispatch honored with life‑saving awards

Mayor Joel Longert opened the meeting by reading a Police Week proclamation recognizing May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and naming May 2026 as Police Week in the City of West Bend.

The police chief addressed the council, noting national memorials and local service before turning the meeting over to Captain Rollinger, who presented four life‑saving awards. Captain Rollinger described Officer Riley Devore's response to an unconscious, non‑breathing 61‑year‑old at Planet Fitness on Oct. 20, 2025, where chest compressions and an AED shock preceded paramedic care and a full recovery. He also described a Nov. 29, 2025 incident in which Dispatch Supervisor Karen Elliott provided emergency medical dispatch instructions that guided a caller through CPR until officers and paramedics arrived; Officer Dave Brehm and Officer Chris Brooke assisted on scene. Chief and council members praised the coordinated, cross‑agency response.

Mayor Longert also read an EMS Week proclamation; the West Bend Fire Rescue Department (speaker identified as Chief Norrin) reported 4,718 EMS calls in 2025 (about 88–89% of the department's total calls), said 95% of the department's firefighters are certified paramedics, and highlighted the recent deployment of Lifepak 35 monitor‑defibrillators. Finally, the mayor proclaimed Professional Municipal Clerks Week (May 3–9, 2026) and recognized Jolene Dobratz, Deputy Clerk Brianna Kramer and Assistant Deputy Clerk Jenny Velasco for their service.

"May 2026 as police week in the city of West Bend, and I encourage all citizens to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers," Mayor Longert read. Presentations emphasized interagency teamwork — police, dispatch and fire/EMS — and the council offered public thanks to the recognized employees.