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Sheboygan Today
By the People, for the People
Sheboygan Officer Honored for Helping Abuse Victim
Justin Welsch received a Community Impact Award for his work with a young victim of child and sexual abuse.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Officer Justin Welsch of the Sheboygan Police Department has been presented with the Community Impact Award by the Sheboygan County Sexual Assault Response Team and Domestic Abuse Response Team. The award recognizes Welsch's work in forming a connection with a young victim of child and sexual abuse, which was crucial in getting the victim to cooperate with the investigation.
Why it matters
Building trust and rapport with victims, especially vulnerable young victims of abuse, is a crucial part of effective law enforcement and victim support. This award highlights how Officer Welsch's compassionate approach helped secure cooperation in a sensitive case, demonstrating the positive impact officers can have in the community.
The details
The Sheboygan County Sexual Assault Response Team and Domestic Abuse Response Team presented Officer Justin Welsch with the Community Impact Award for his work with a young victim of child and sexual abuse. Officials say Welsch was able to form a strong connection with the victim, which was instrumental in getting the victim to cooperate with the investigation.
- The award was presented on February 20, 2026.
The players
Justin Welsch
An officer with the Sheboygan Police Department who received a Community Impact Award for his work with a young victim of child and sexual abuse.
Sheboygan County Sexual Assault Response Team
A team that works to support victims of sexual assault in Sheboygan County and presented the Community Impact Award to Officer Welsch.
Sheboygan County Domestic Abuse Response Team
A team that works to support victims of domestic abuse in Sheboygan County and presented the Community Impact Award to Officer Welsch.
The takeaway
This award highlights the importance of law enforcement officers building trust and rapport with vulnerable victims, especially in sensitive cases involving child and sexual abuse. Officer Welsch's compassionate approach demonstrates how officers can have a positive, community-oriented impact through victim-centric policing.
