Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I am stopped by police?

FAQ’s

YES - If you call 911 by a cellular telephone, your call will be automatically routed to the closest (by distance) cell tower which in turn sends the call to the closest county sheriff's department.  Most times in the City of Kiel, this means your cellular 911 call will go to the Calumet County Sheriff's Dispatch, who in turn will transfer your call to our Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center.  Either way, it is important to remember that if you call 911 by cellular telephone, that you clearly state you are in the City of Kiel and give your location for our emergency services to respond accordingly. 

The black and white design for police vehicles is without a doubt the most instantly recognizeable color scheme for a police car, so our primary reason for using that color scheme is for recognition. If a police car is to be "marked" we want it clearly identified as a police vehicle. Also, by using the alternate patterns of black and white there have been studies done which show that this pattern helps people see our squads better during inclement weather; such as fog, wind, snow, or rain.

Payments for citations or other fines can be made:

In person: Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm

The City of Kiel only requires a parking permit for people who wish to park in the city’s municipal lot. To obtain a municipal lot permit, contact the police department for more information. There are also many restrictions for parking on city streets which are prohibited under specific conditions. To learn more about the parking restrictions, please use our link to the City of Kiel’s website and look at the information listed under city ordinance # 7.04

No: Parking is prohibited on city streets between the hours of 2am and 6am during the months from November 15 through March 15 on all streets and alleys. The fine for this violation is $10.00 with increases if not paid within 72 hours from the time it was issued.

If you ignore your parking ticket and do not pay the fine, I will send you a letter explaining your options. If you chose to ignore those options; our department will request that your vehicle’s registration be suspended until such time when payment is made. The overall and long term costs of reinstating your registration after it has been suspended far outweighs the original cost of the parking ticket so it is in your best interest to pay the fine as soon as possible.

Popular new scooters can only be operated on private property.  Motorized scooters

cannot be registered and so cannot legally be ridden on public roads.  Motorized scooter riders can be ticketed for any traffic violation if operated on public roadways

Where can I find information about Sex Offenders? Check out our "links" page for a direct link to Wisconsin’s Sex Offender Registry.

How do I get a copy of a police or accident report?
If you need a copy of a police report, please call or stop in at the police department to make certain the report has been completed and that it can be released to you. Reports generated by the City of Kiel Police Department are usually available within five days after the incident and can be obtained in person at the department during our business hours. There are fees associated with copies of a report and that cost is typically $.25 per page, but photo requests are more. In some instances we will require payment in advance.

Yes, the City of Kiel Police Department does have a finger print service. Please call the office in advance to schedule an appointment during our regular business hours. There is a $5.00 fee for this service, but the fee is waived for residents of our city. People we arrest also get their finger prints free of charge. J

As stated by the Wisconsin DOT:

Generally, children must be properly restrained in a child safety seat until they reach age 4 (previous requirement), and in a booster seat until age 8 (new requirement). The new law includes the following four-step progression for effective child safety protection in vehicles.

1. Rear-facing child safety seat in the back seat* is required when the child:

     - Is less than 1-year-old or;

4. Safety belt is required when the child:

     - Is 8-years-old or older or

     - Weighs 80 or more pounds or

     - Is 57-inches or taller

     - Child safety seat must be in the back seat if the vehicle is equipped with a back

        seat

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