Police Department

City of New Lisbon Police Department

The New Lisbon Police Department recognizes and appreciates the small town values and beliefs, which is the cornerstone of this community. We will strive to hold onto our close community heritage by promoting a working partnership between officers and citizens. This agency will endeavor to enhance the quality of life by identifying and resolving community concerns through fairness, integrity, professionalism and encourage innovative problem solving.

VALUES

PROFESSIONALISM

The New Lisbon Police Department must be held accountable to the citizens we serve. We recognize that our success is dependent upon the trust and confidence of the community. Therefore, we shall strive to hold ourselves to higher standards of moral and ethical conduct, which reflects the integrity of police professionals.

COMMUNITY

New Lisbon is a progressive community, which desires to retain its small town family values. We endeavor to control crime and maintain public order. We will identify and respond to community expectations and concerns. We recognize the importance that families have a sense of safety and security in their homes and on our streets. We understand that crime is a community problem and we will work with the community in a proactive approach to reduce it.

PROBLEM SOLVING

The New Lisbon Police Department believes that the entire department must be participatory in decision-making. We encourage and value employee involvement. Law enforcement and public safety is a community-wide concern. Therefore, we must actively seek citizen involvement in all aspects of policing. We shall strive to interact and become involved within the community cultivating effective working relationships with other governmental, public and civic agencies and organizations in pursuit of shared goals.

PRIDE

The officers of the New Lisbon Police Department will always promote the pride of our community, our department, and our profession. We regard ourselves as being professional and caring people who provide a valued service to the citizens of New Lisbon.

Under Wisconsin State Law, you may file an objection to your property assessment. The tax rate you are charged is the same for all residents within the district. The amount of real estate tax you pay is determined by the assessment on your property.
If you feel that your property assessment is incorrect; you may appear before the City of New Lisbon Board of Review.

An official "Objection to Property Assessment" form must be completed and returned prior to the Board of Review. These forms are available at the City Clerks office.

The City Clerk is appointed by the Mayor and Council and is the custodian of official City records, ordinances and Council proceedings. Other duties of the City Clerk’s office include:

Care and custody of the City seal
Maintaining records of licenses, permits and bonds
Keeping an accurate list of tax collections
Making papers and records available for inspection
Administering oaths or affirmations
Having charge and supervision of elections and voter registration
Budgets and financial records