The Law Enforcement Division
Director - LE Division
Dave “Funk” Funkhouser
Wisconsin
Only Criminals have a reason to hate the police!
Dave’s Bio -
Dave Funkhouser was appointed to the position of City Administrator in July of 2024. Dave, his wife Jill, and their 6 children have lived in the City of Kiel for almost 20 years. Before he was appointed City Administrator, Dave spent 34 years in law enforcement in Wisconsin. For the first 17 years of his career, Dave worked for the Cities of Delafield and Pewaukee, serving as Patrol Officer, Detective, Lieutenant, and Captain before being appointed Chief of Police for the City of Kiel. Dave served over 17 years as Chief of Police for the City of Kiel before retiring in 2023. After retiring as Chief of Police, Dave was employed as a business account executive in the private sector, managing strategic partnerships with public safety associations and municipal insurance companies and providing risk management solutions and training on leadership, risk management, and wellness for First Responders. Dave is a nationally known public speaker who provides presentations on leadership, crisis management, trust building, organizational culture change, wellness, and more for both the public and private sectors. Dave enjoys spending time with his family, camping, downhill skiing, and team sports in his free time.