Investigations Unit
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Overview
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit serves the citizens of Winnebago County by conducting professional, objective, and thorough investigations. The division is focused on solving crimes and ensuring those responsible are held accountable.
Primary Duties
- Initiating or following up on reports of criminal activity
- Conducting comprehensive, impartial investigations
- Collecting, documenting, and preserving physical evidence
- Referring cases for prosecution through the appropriate legal channels
- Collaborating with other law enforcement agencies for joint investigations
- Engaging with the community to improve investigative outcomes and partnerships
Winnebago County Unified CART Team
What is CART?
CART (Child Abduction Response Team) is a coordinated, multi-agency response team activated in cases involving abducted, missing, or endangered children. The team ensures timely and effective response to protect children in crisis.
- The Winnebago County CART can be activated by any law enforcement agency within the county.
- Deployment requires a request from a participating agency’s Chief Administrator (e.g., Sheriff or Chief of Police) and approval from the Winnebago CART Coordinator(s).
- Team members are authorized to assist in child abduction or endangerment investigations countywide.
CART Member Agencies
The CART Team includes agencies from various levels of government and public safety:
- Winnebago County Emergency Management
- Winnebago County District Attorney’s Office
- Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
- Oshkosh Police Department
- Neenah Police Department
- Menasha Police Department
- Fox Crossing Police Department
- Omro Police Department
- Winneconne Police Department
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Town of Menasha Fire Department
- Neenah/Menasha Fire Department
- Winnebago County Human Services
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Wisconsin State Patrol
