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Sturtevant, Wisconsin, closes its police department Nov. 16, 2025, transitioning to Racine County Sheriff’s Office for all law enforcement.
The Village of Sturtevant, Wisconsin, will close its local police department effective November 16, 2025, at 6:15 a.m., with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office taking over all law enforcement responsibilities.
The transition, announced via Facebook, marks the end of the village’s independent police force, with residents now relying on the sheriff’s office for emergency and non-emergency calls.
No official reasons were provided, though financial and staffing challenges were cited in related reports.
Officers expressed frustration over lack of communication, with some learning of the closure through social media.
The sheriff’s office confirmed it will manage all public safety duties moving forward.
Sturtevant, Wisconsin, cierra su departamento de policía el 16 de noviembre de 2025, haciendo la transición a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Racine para todas las fuerzas del orden.