Crime & Safety

Waukesha Police Department Officers Promoted with Department Changes

Two police officers promoted following Lt. Craig Rivers resignation.

With the resignation of Lt. Craig Rivers, two Waukesha police officers were recently promoted to fill the supervision gaps.

Sgt. Tom Wallschlaeger’s promotion to lieutenant during the Feb. 28 Police and Fire Commission, which is when Waukesha Police Chief Russell Jack announced Rivers’ resignation.

Waukesha Police Officer Chad Pergande’s promotion to sergeant was approved Monday night during the Police and Fire Commission.

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