Chief David Funkhouser

In December of 2005, the Kiel City Council appointed Dave Funkhouser as the Chief of Police for the City of Kiel.

Chief Funkhouser is the city’s 7th Chief of Police since 1944.  Prior to that time, the police department employed "marshals," who handled law enforcement services for it's citizens, often splitting duties between two marshals, one for the daytime hours and the other for night.  

Chief Funkhouser has served in Wisconsin law enforcement for over 20 years with prior service as a patrol officer with both the City of Delafield and City of Pewaukee Police Departments.  In addition, while serving as an officer for the Pewaukee Police Department, the Chief was promoted from Patrol Officer and served at the ranks of Detective, Lieutenant, and finally at the rank of Captain, where he served as 2nd in command of the police department until he resigned from that position to take the Chief's job here in Kiel in 2005.

The Chief has an AAS degree in Police Science Technology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, and he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Service Administration.  In addition, Chief Funkhouser also works part-time as an adjunct instructor at Lakeshore Technical College and also conducts living history presentations of the American Colonial era at no charge to area schools and community organizations.

Chief Funkhouser has received recognition awards and also formal commendations for exemplary service as a police officer during his career, including recognition for his investigative efforts on several high profile cases.  In 2008, the Wisconsin Technical College District Board presented Chief Funkhouser with the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" award in recognition of his personal and career accomplishments.

The Chief enjoys spending time with his wife and four children most of all, but he also enjoys spending time in outdoor activities including camping, softball, downhill skiing, playing and coaching soccer, and more.  Despite living within an hour of Green Bay, the Chief also is very loyal to his favorite NFL team; the San Francisco 49ers as evidenced by some of the decor in his office.

Email: dfunkhouser@kielpolice.com

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