The Fond du Lac Police Department Friday announced that it has hired four new officers to join the Department’s patrol division: Officers Elijah Fuller, Jack Malloy, Andrew Nuanes and Da Neng Vang. These officers are part of a larger cohort of new officers joining the department. In total, nine new officers joined the patrol division at the Fond du Lac Police Department in 2020 and 2021 – six of whom were hired in just the last eight months. “We are honored to have these four individuals join our department,” said Police Chief Lamb. “They join five other new hires in providing critical public safety services to our City, and each bring a determination and a spirit of public service to the Fond du Lac Police Department. I am looking forward to the support they will bring to our team and to our community.” The Fond du Lac Police Department says it looks forward to continuing hiring activities with several additional candidates who are now participating in the initial screening and testing processes.
Officer Jared Dean – Officer Jared Dean previously worked as a Police Officer at the Rio (WI) and North Fond du Lac Police Departments prior to joining the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. In 2020, he successfully completed the Police Department’s intensive 17-week Field Training program and has been assigned to the Patrol Division as an East District/Night Shift patrol officer. In 2014, Officer Dean successfully graduated from the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Academy at Blackhawk Technical College (WI). In 2012, Officer Dean earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Platteville.
Officer Jason De Jager – Officer Jason De Jager previously worked as a Police Officer at the Springfield, Missouri Police Department and as a Public Safety Officer for Missouri State University. In 2020, Officer De Jager successfully passed the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Reciprocity Exam and successfully completed the Police Department’s intensive 17-week Field Training program. Officer De Jager has been assigned to the Patrol Division as a Central District/Night Shift patrol officer. In 2015, Officer De Jager earned a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and a minor in Sociology from Dordt University (Sioux Center, Iowa).
Officer Anthony Schulget – Officer Anthony Schulget began working with the City of Fond du Lac Police Department in 2018 as a Community Service Officer (CSO). In 2020, Officer Schulget successfully graduated from both the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Academy and the Police Department’s intensive 17-week Field Training program. Officer Schulget has been assigned to the Patrol Division as a West District/Night Shift patrol officer.
Officer Landon Beck – Officer Landon Beck previously worked as a Police Officer at the Montrose, Colorado Police Department. Officer Beck also worked as a paramedic in Lake Geneva (WI), City of St. Louis, Missouri, and St. Charles County, Missouri, before becoming a Police Officer. Additionally, he was a helicopter flight paramedic in the City of Troy, Missouri. In 2020, Officer Beck successfully completed the Police Department’s intensive 17-week Field Training program and has been assigned to the Patrol Division as a Central District/Night Shift patrol officer. In 2003, Officer Beck earned certifications in EMT Basic and Firefighter from Waukesha County Technical College (WI). In 2004, he earned his Paramedic certification from Gateway Technical College (WI).
Officer Alex Malueg – Officer Alex Malueg began working with the City of Fond du Lac Police Department in 2019 as a Community Service Officer (CSO). In 2020, Officer Malueg successfully graduated from the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Academy and is currently completing the Department’s Field Training program. In 2020, Officer Malueg earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Marian University (WI).
Officer Elijah Fuller – In 2020, Officer Elijah Fuller successfully graduated from the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Academy. In February 2021, Officer Fuller began the Department’s Field Training program. Officer Fuller has served as an Infantryman in the Wisconsin Army National Guard since December of 2014. His battalion was federally activated in 2018 for a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan; with oversight of immediate security for high-ranking coalition force advisors along with civilian advisors who met with Afghan counterparts. In 2018, Officer Fuller earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Fox Valley Technical College (WI).
Officer Jack Malloy – Officer Jack Malloy began working with the City of Fond du Lac Police Department in 2020 as a Community Service Officer (CSO). In June 2021, Officer Malloy will begin the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Academy.
Officer Andrew Nuanes – Officer Andrew Nuanes is transitioning from his role as a Correctional Officer with the Winnebago County (WI) Sheriff’s Office to join the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. In June 2021, Officer Nuanes will begin the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Academy. Officer Nuanes is bilingual in Spanish and English.
Officer Da Neng Vang – Officer Da Neng Vang began working with the City of Fond du Lac Police Department in 2020 as a Community Service Officer (CSO). Officer Vang is transitioning from his role as a Correctional Officer with the Calumet County (WI) Sheriff’s Office to join the City of Fond du Lac Police Department as a Police Officer. Officer Vang will be starting the Department’s Field Training program in April 2021. Officer Vang is trilingual in Hmong, Thai, and English.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, these officers have not been able to participate in the traditional pinning ceremony that typically takes place in person to welcome new hires to the Fond du Lac Police Department. All nine officers will have an opportunity to participate in that tradition in the coming months.
