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Tri-County news • Serving Chilton, Kiel & New Holstein • Thursday, May 17, 2018
Kiel Police Department
Chief Dave Funkhouser
Captain Thomas Meyer
Officer Lee Pasket
Officer Cory Wilkens
City of Kiel Police Chief Dave Funkhouser has served in Wisconsin law enforcement for over 28 years including service with the Cities of Kiel, Delafield, and Pewaukee Police Departments. With Pewaukee P.D., Chief Funkhouser served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Lieutenant, and finally Captain, where he served as 2nd in command of all police operations for that agency. In December 2005, Dave was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Kiel Police Department. In his free time, Chief Funkhouser enjoys spending time with his wife and six children including outdoor activities such as camping, downhill skiing, and softball.
Captain Meyer has been involved in law enforcement for 22 years and started his career with the Kiel Police Department in 1996. Captain Meyer started his career as a patrolman and in 2001, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In 2006, he was promoted to his current rank of Captain. Captain Meyer is the second-incommand of the department and is in charge of the department in the chief’s absence. Captain Meyer’s specialized training or specific assignments are in the following areas: Drug Investigations, Field Training Officer, Training Coordinator In his off time, Captain Meyer enjoys golfing, hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping, and archery. Captain Meyer is an avid sports fan and enjoys football, baseball, and hockey. He also likes to travel, seeing new places, and visiting historical locations.
Officer Pasket has been involved in law enforcement for 28 years, starting his career with the Kiel Police Department in 1989. In his youth, he was involved with the Sheboygan Police Explorers while attending Sheboygan North High School. He continued his education at Lakeshore Technical College. While at Lakeshore Technical College, Officer Pasket became involved with the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Association, which led him to becoming a part-time deputy sheriff. He started as a part-time police officer for the City of Kiel and after a short time, was offered a full-time position with the Kiel Police Department. Officer Pasket has received specialized training in the following areas: Drug Identification, Interviews & Interrogations, Sexual Assault - Child Molestation and Child Abuse, Juvenile Officer Training In his off time, Officer Pasket enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys reading, shooting sporting clays, walking along Lake Michigan. He is the proud father of two children.
Officer Wilkens started his law enforcement career with the Kiel Police Department in 1991 as a part-time dispatcher. In 1993, he was hired as a full-time dispatcher. Officer Wilkens was hired as a full-time police officer in 1995. Officer Wilkens has received specialized training in the following areas: Firearms Instructor (Rifle and Pistol), Evidence Technician, Property Room Control Officer, Field Training Officer, In his off time, Officer Wilkens is the master outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, hunting, and trap shooting. Officer Wilkens is currently engaged and has three children.
Officer James Blanke Officer Blanke has been involved in law enforcement for 17 years and started in his position of full-time police officer in 2001. Officer Blanke has received specialized training in investigating street crimes and gang intelligence. Officer Blanke is also our police department’s primary narcotics investigator and he is also a member of the Police Department’s Honor Guard. In his off time, Officer Blanke enjoys fishing, softball, and football. He also enjoys woodworking and remodeling. He is married with 3 children.
Officer Tony Arndt Officer Arndt began serving the city of Kiel as a Police Officer in June of 2010. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of WisconsinMadison and completed the law enforcement recruit academy at Fox Valley Technical College. Tony is also serving in the U.S. Army Reserve 102nd Military Police Company based out of Fond du Lac. Officer Arndt is employed full-time as a Game Warden with the WI DNR. In his off time, Officer Arndt enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking, and woodworking. He is married with children.
Officer Anthony Schweigl Officer Jeremy Kamp Officer Kamp has been employed by the Kiel Police Department since 2004. Officer Kamp is one of the police department’s sensitive crimes investigators and he also served as the Police School Liaison Officer for many years. Officer Kamp is married and the proud father of three sons. In his off time, likes to golf and fish.
Officer Joseph Jeanty Officer Jeanty has been in law enforcement for over 20 years and serving the Kiel Police Department since 1997. Officer Jeanty also serves as one of the City of Kiel Police Department’s Field Training Officers and also serves as a Computer Crimes Investigator, Evidence Technician, and Fire/Arson Investigator. Officer Jeanty is also a member of the Police Department’s Honor Guard.
Officer Christopher Brey
Officer Timothy Jandrey Officer Jandrey began serving the City of Kiel Police Department as an Officer in October of 2017. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in December of 2016 and graduated from the police academy in May of 2017. In addition to his employment with the City of Kiel, Officer Jandrey also works for the City of Brillion Department of Public Works. In his off time, Officer Jandrey enjoys four wheeling, bow fishing, playing basketball, and snowmobiling.
Officer Schweigl was hired in May 2010. Officer Schweigl earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Lakeshore Technical College in May 2010. In addition to his employment with the Kiel Police Department, Officer Schweigl also works as a police officer with the City of Brillion P.D. In his off time, Officer Schweigl enjoys playing cards and video games. Officer Schweigl’s interests also include computers, hunting, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends
Officer Sondra Schultz Officer Schultz has been a police officer with the City of Kiel Police Department since 2017. Prior to coming to the Kiel P.D., Sondra worked for the Shawano County Sheriff’s department. In her free time Sondra enjoys spending time in the outdoors.
Officer Brey began serving the City of Kiel Police Department as a Police Officer in November of 2015. Officer Brey earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Lakeshore Technical College in May of 2014. In addition to his employment with the City of Kiel Police Department, Officer Brey also works part-time for the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office and also for a dairy farm. In his off time, Officer Brey enjoys working out, watching sports, and spending time with his family and friends.
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