The Brown Deer Police Department has had some recent additions to their staff to fill vacancies made by people leaving and there have been some promotions also. We would like to recognize the following personnel and welcome them to our community and the department, or congragulate them on their advancement:
Dispatcher Chad Capelle was hired in May 2009 as a full time dispatcher. Dispatcher Capelle is married and has three sons, ages 3-8 years old. He enjoys following the Brewers and Packers in his spare time.
Officer Matthew Katz was hired in June 2009. Officer Katz brings with him six years of experience from the Oshkosh Police Department. He chose to leave the Oshkosh PD so he could move closer to his family who live in the Milwaukee area. Officer Katz enjoys golfing, camping and hiking.
Dispatcher Rebecca Lopez was hired in August 2009 as a full time dispatcher. Dispatcher Lopez has previous experience in customer service. She is married with three small children, ages 2-4.
Sergeant Daniel Krohn was promoted in April 2009. Sergeant Krohn was hired as a patrol officer in June 2001 and investigated numerous drug and robbery cases. Sergeant Krohn has a history of law enforcement in his family, his father is retired from Milwaukee Police Department where he served there as a Sergeant and Dan also has an uncle in the profession. Sergeant Krohn’s hobbies include golf, tennis and working on his home.
Desk Officer Andrea Gebelein was hired as a dispatcher with the department in July of 2006, this January she applied for a position as a desk officer and after successfully completing the hiring process for that position, was appointed by the Chief. Andrea will be attending the Police Academy from August 24th through November of this year before assuming her role as a desk officer here in the department.
We are happy to announce these additions and wish them well in their career with the police department!
