Patrol Division

General Information

Patrol Deputies investigate all citizen complaints, or requests for assistance that may come to their attention. They shall, at all times, uphold your constitutional rights, serve papers, protect life and property, preserve the peace, apprehend criminals, prevent crime, recover lost and stolen property, direct traffic, investigate vehicle accidents, and enforce the ordinances of the County of Oconto and the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the United States.

They shall routinely patrol all federal, state, county and town highways in their assigned area. They shall constantly be on the alert, observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. They shall keep a diligent watch for fires and offenses against persons, property and the hazardous road conditions they may become aware of during their normal tour of duty.