About Us
Chief Jeff Veloff
Jeff Veloff has been a law enforcement officer since 1988 and began his career as a part-time police officer for the City of Evansville. He then transferred to the Rock County Sheriff Office as a Correctional Officer. In 1990, he was hired as a police officer for the Maple Bluff Police Department where he served as training officer for five years before being promoted to Police Lieutenant. In 1997, he transferred to the Dane County Sheriff office and served as a Deputy Sheriff for three years. In 2000, he became Police Lieutenant for the Village of Mt. Horeb.
In June 2008, Jeff was promoted to the position of Chief of Police.
Lieutenant Dennis Jenks
Dennis Jenks is a 1995 graduate of Fox Valley Technical College’s Criminal Justice Program. Born and raised in Waushara County, Dennis moved to the Barneveld area in 1996 to begin his career in law enforcement by joining the Barneveld Police Department. While working in Barneveld, he was also employed by the Blue Mounds Police Department, Dodgeville Police Department and Iowa County Sheriff’s Department on a part time basis.
In 1997 he joined the Blue Mounds Police Department as a full time police officer. In 2007 Dennis was promoted to Officer In Charge of the Blue Mounds Police Department.
In 2000, Dennis began working for the Mount Horeb Police Department on a part time basis. March 2009, Dennis was promoted to Police Lieutenant of the Mount Horeb Police Department.
Officer Blaine Hall and K9 Bak
The Mount Horeb Police Canine Program was established several years ago by Officer Brian Joyner who then had several bloodhounds that he trained for tracking and cadaver work. He also used a Labrador Retriever that was trained in narcotics detection. Officer Joyner has since left the agency and is an instructor for police officers at The Western Wisconsin Technical College in Lacrosse.
The current canine officer for the department is Officer Blaine Hall who began training a six month old female German Shepherd named Sierra in January 2000. Sierra is currently being used in search and rescue and as a tracker and in cadaver/forensic detection.
In addition, Officer Hall has a male German Shepherd named Bak, who is trained in tracking, narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, and handler protection. Officer Hall and Bak are currently assigned to the night shift patrol.
In the event of an urgent K9 request, please call (608) 437-5522 and ask for K9 Officer Hall. Either Mount Horeb Police Department staff or the Dane County 911 Center will take the appropriate action to put your request for assistance through to the K9 officer. To contact Officer Hall for non-emergency information, please call (608) 437-5524, extension 115.
"Trust in me, my friend, for I am your comrade. I will protect you with my last breath. Together we will conquer all obstacles and search out those who might wish to harm others...I am a Police Working Dog and together we are the Guardians of the Night." - Author Unknown
Youth Liason Officer Sue Kroger
Sue Kroger began working as a police officer at the Mt. Horeb Police Department in 1998. Since that time, she has been assigned as Juvenile Officer and investigates sex crimes.
Officer Kroger has received several awards for her dedication to her duties:
- Friends of Youth Award - 2005
- Real Hero Award - 2006
- Phil Leavenworth Award - 2007
In addition, Officer Kroger is responsible for the Caught Being Good program available to students at the Intermediate Center in Mt. Horeb. Students Caught in the act of Being Good at school are given a certificate and a spin around town in a squad car with Officer Kroger. Positive contacts with students in the early years is a huge advantage to kids that may need some redirection later knowing they can go to her for assistance.
Important links:
Active Amber Alerts
Wisconsin Sex Offenders
Patrol
The Mount Horeb Police Department is a full service 24-hour a day police department. A staff of ten full-time and seven part-time officers serve the Village of Mount Horeb. All officers are responsible for patrol duties in addition to their assigned special tasks. Each officer is highly trained and is given additional training in their special assignments.
The department patrols approximately twenty-three square miles and serves a population estimated at approximately 7,000 people. The department is also expected to grow as the needs for service increase. The department's calls for service are increasing every year with new records being set each year. The department strives to provide small town services to an ever-increasing population.