Police Department
Chief's Welcome
The Lake Mills Police Department is staffed by dedicated professionals who strive to provide excellent service to our community. Our focus is on deterring, detecting, and addressing criminal activity, in order to provide a safe environment in which our residents and businesses can thrive. We strive to engage members of our community, and we build partnerships to help us accomplish this goal. I am proud to serve you, and I look forward to working together to keep Lake Mills a wonderful place to live.
–Chief Steve Schroeder
The City of Lake Mills is a city of approximately 6,300 people. It is located along Interstate 94 between Madison and Milwaukee. The Lake Mills Police Department is made up of 10 full-time officers, 1 part-time officer, and 2 Secretary/Dispatchers. The department handles approximately 5000 calls a year. The Dispatch center is open from 7am to 5pm Monday – Friday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department dispatches for the department when dispatch is closed.