New Waukesha Police Chief Named

WAUKESHA, WI — Daniel Thompson has been named as the next Chief of Police in Waukesha.

Thompson, who was named to the post earlier this week by the City Police and Fire Commission, assumed leadership on Monday, and follows recently-retired Chief Russell Jack.

Thompson comes to the City of Waukesha after more than 29 years with the City of Milwaukee
Police Department where he most recently served as Inspector of Police. He was also on the executive team with the Milwaukee Police Department.

Thompson’s recent assignments include him playing an integral team leadership role in the department’s coordination with the 2020 Democratic National Convention planned for Milwaukee later this year.

“The men and women of the Waukesha Police Department are extremely professional and have contributed to Waukesha’s reputation as a safe community. We are very happy to have Chief Thompson join our organization to continue this legacy,” Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said in a statement.

Thompson was chosen from 40 applicants for the position. Waukesha’s Police and Fire Commission conducted extensive outreach and interviews throughout the search that began in late 2019.