Police Department

Appointments can be made by phone 24 hours a day; Online incident reporting is offered for certain level of incidents, visit https://cityofsunprairie.com/1319/Non-Emergency-Citizen-Self-Report. 

Police business is being conducted like normal with the exception of the closure of records service windows at City Hall and the Westside Community Services Building. Land line phones are available at both locations that have direct dialing access to the dispatch center.    

From Police Chief Michael Steffes:

Our County and our State have been continuing to have record setting reports of new COVID-19 cases.  It is impossible to look at the internet or turn on the television without seeing news of its spread.  In light of the increased positive cases and spread of COVID, we want to make sure that you are aware that the public safety team in the City of Sun Prairie is prepared to answer your call for service in the safest and healthiest manner possible.  

 To accomplish this, our police department is prepared to answer any calls for service and talk to our community members anytime, day or night.  Depending on the type of incident you are reporting or assistance you are requesting, for your health, and the health of our staff, our officers may make telephone contact with you prior to responding.  I realize that the weather is turning colder outside, but when we do arrive at your home, we may ask to visit with you outside to practice good social distancing.  Our team wears face coverings in all of our interactions with the community. 

 So you don’t have to stand in a line in an enclosed area, we have closed our lobbies to normal business traffic. If you need to speak with an officer, a telephone is available in the lobby 24 hours a day to communicate with our dispatch center. We are also cleaning all high touch areas regularly.  Many of our services are available online as well.  You can request copies of police records, make payments, complete alarm permits, file police reports, and report concerns and anonymous tips online. 

 Amid the stress and uncertainty, we want you to know that our team at the police department is prepared to serve you.  As we are out in the community to offer our services, we truly appreciate your adherence to the safer at home order so we can reduce the spread of COVID-19 quicker and everyone can return to normalcy as soon as possible.  Please continue to help your neighbors, continue to support our local businesses and restaurants, and continue to stay at home whenever possible.  

 We have a strong sense of community in Sun Prairie and I believe this will forge an even tighter bond among all of us.  Our community has made it through hard times in the past, and together, we will get through this.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this challenge and I hope everyone stays healthy, positive and safe!