Neillsville Appoints New Chief of Police
Saturday, January 4th, 2020 -- 7:24 AM
-On December 31st, Jim Mankowski was appointed as the new Neillsville Chief of Police.In 1990, Jim formed and managed his own private security firm until 2018. In 1997, Jim started his law enforcement career with the Avoca Police Department. In 1999, Jim left the Avoca Police Department and joined the Belleville Police Department and continues to serve Belleville in a part-time capacity. For a short time in 2019, Jim served the City of Ridgely Tennessee Police Department. Jim is a Certified Protection Officer, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, and Use of Force Instructor. Recently, Jim attended the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety and completed several human resources management courses at Madison College.
Jim has two sons; Jackson and Truman and recently purchased a home in Neillsville. Jim replaces former Police Chief Scott Klueckmann who resigned to take a position in the Clark County Sheriff’s Department. Neillsville Officer Patrick Fehlman has been acting as Interim Police Chief for the city since Klueckmann’s resignation.
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