Plymouth Residents Weigh Police Expansion at $1 Million Cost

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The city of Plymouth, Wisconsin is considering a proposal to expand its police department at an annual cost of $1 million. The proposal comes after a 250% increase in incident reports, according to an assessment presented to the City Council by consultants from Mueller Communications. Residents will be asked to weigh in on the potential tax increase needed to fund the expansion.

Why it matters

The proposed police expansion reflects growing public safety concerns in Plymouth amid a significant rise in reported incidents. However, the million-dollar price tag will require residents to approve a tax hike, leading to debates over the appropriate level of police funding and resources needed to address local crime trends.

The details

Consultants Mia Tripi and Maddie Krebs from Mueller Communications presented the police staffing assessment to the Plymouth City Council. Their analysis showed a 250% increase in incident reports, prompting the proposal to expand the police department at an annual cost of $1 million. The city will now seek public input on whether residents are willing to pay higher taxes to fund the expansion.

• The police staffing assessment was presented to the Plymouth City Council on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

What’s next

The city of Plymouth will seek public input from residents on whether they are willing to pay higher taxes to fund the proposed $1 million police department expansion.