While Wisconsinites are working from home, following Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians all must interact with the public as emergency responders.
Waunakee first responders have implemented several changes to their operations since the COVID-19 pandemic began to show up in Wisconsin to keep workers and volunteers safe.
“We’ve changed significantly in a number of ways,” said Waunakee Police Chief Kevin Plendl.
Police officers are avoiding taking offenders to jail, except for violent crime and some domestic-violence crimes.
Misdemeanor court dates in Waunakee’s Municipal Court have been extended. Police are offering no ride-alongs or fingerprinting.