Rock County Sheriff's Office

Law Enforcement Agency

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Immediately following issuance of tonight’s tornado warning for Newark, Rock Co. activated the Outdoor Warning Siren System. This system automatically activates all Rock Co. sirens, regardless of where the warning is issued. Call Emergency Mgmt. for siren issues at 608-758-8440.

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Severe weather alerts are available from several sources. The National Weather Service released this handy graphic of different notification options to keep you updated as storms approach. #severeweather #storms #weatherwarnings

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Deputies Lochner, Diaz, and Berberich are all set up at the Rock County Dairy Breakfast. Bring the family to the McNally Family Farm for pancakes and stop by our station. #dairybreakfast #deputies #airboat

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Mark your calendars for Free Fun Weekend June 5-6! Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes will be waived for Wisconsinites to find their adventure outdoors. Enjoy any state park, trail or fishing spot for FREE!

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Bruno, our current Canine Corrections Academy trainee, and his main handler are getting ready for the Canine Good Citizenship test in the near future. Bruno has learned a lot and is eager to show off his skills! #humanesocietyofsouthernwi #RockCountySheriffsOffice

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Local law enforcement agencies and fire departments will train water rescues on Lake Koshkonong tonight, May 10, 2021. Operations will be based out of Royce Dallman Park. This is a scheduled Multi-Jurisdictional Water Rescue Training. There is no actual water rescue underway.

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Our Honor Guard is attending the 31st Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Madison today. We honor the fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duty.

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Don't be alarmed! The Outdoor Warning Sirens are about to be tested. This is only a test.
If you notice any siren is not working properly across Rock County, please report the matter to Emergency Management at 758-8440.

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For those interested in the Janesville area.

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Community engagement, crime prevention, and customer satisfaction are top priorities for our staff. These positive interactions are key components in trust building and community collaboration. Deputy Barr seldom misses a chance to engage with youth in our community.

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This year we have expanded and are excited to announce that we now have these loaner stations available at four different locations throughout the county. Locations include: Royce Dallman Park, Ellendale Public Boat Landing, 5501 Hwy 140 (public canoe launch), and Murwin Park.

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Remember, not all Super Heroes wear capes! Lets see how many likes we can get for these Super Heroes.

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The Rock County Sheriff’s Office received 20 first responder bags today to help children deal with crisis situations as part of the REACH-A-Child program, thanks to a $5,000 contribution from AT&T Wisconsin that is helping provide bags to first responders across Wisconsin.

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Deputy Stalker works at the Security Station at the Rock County Courthouse part-time. He retired from full-time service in August of 2019 after over 21 years. Deputy Stalker was our first Motor Officer. #STAFFSPOTLIGHT #DEPUTY #MOTOROFFICER #LOOKTWICESAVEALIFE #BEHINDTHEBADGE

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Medication Take Back Day is April 24, 2021. Please get rid of your unused, unwanted, and/or expired medications. See the photo below for a list of what we accept in our Drug Take Back Box located in our front lobby. Our lobby is open 24/7 to the public. #MEDICATIONTAKEBACK

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In 1968, Deputies worked the Law Enforcement booth at the Rock County 4-H Fair to promote safety and educate the public. Over 50 years later, we continue to provide these same great services to the public. #THROWBACKTHURSDAY #ROCKCOUNTYSHERIFF #ATRADITIONOFSERVICE #4HFAIR

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Thank you to all of our Administrative Professionals. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thanks for all you do!

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Sheriff's Office stands against child abuse with our community partners at the YWCA Care House. We encourage you to participate in their awareness scavenger hunt.

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Congratulations to all of our Hunter Education Graduates! Education courses like this, play an essential role in helping to reduce accidents, and by promoting safe, responsible, and ethical use of the environment and our resources. We plan to host additional classes in Fall 2021.

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April 12-16, is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week.
A mock tornado watch will be issued tomorrow, April 15, statewide by the National Weather Service at 1:00 p.m., followed by a statewide mock tornado warning at 1:45 p.m. Rock County sirens alert at 1:45 p.m. for 1-2 min.