Emily Breidenbach has been identified as a Chetek, Wisconsin police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 8, 2023, by multiple family members, former colleagues, and friends.
His loved ones paid tribute in a series of public posts describing Breidenbach as “a kind, loving and caring soul”, a role model, a “really one in a million” and a “really good person”.
According to her Facebook posts, she was heavily involved with youth in the community, bringing a K-9 named “Officer Grizzly” to see local school kids and helping out with the Chetek Youth Center. “Our hearts are breaking over his loss. You were an angel on earth and now you have returned to your creator. Chetek will never be the same without you. Thank you for everything you have done for our family. May you rest in peace in the Hereafter. We salute you for your courage,” wrote one. as a tribute to my friend.
Family member Karen Yonkie wrote on Facebook:
I don’t know how to handle this. Emily Ann, I’ve known you since I was ten years old when my father (Tim) married your mother. You have always been a shining beam of light. You have always lived life very adventurously and treated everyone around you with dignity and respect. From the silly and vivacious 10-year-old to the girl who struggled to get a haircut in high school, to the beautiful woman you once were. You will be remembered and thought about every day.
A friend shared a video of Breidenbach dancing with children at a community event and giving them stickers, writing: “A respected officer, a mentor, a role model, most importantly a really good person. My RIP friend.” Breidenbach’s cousin also shared that video, saying, “My cousin Emily Ann passed away due to duty yesterday”, and “This little video shows the beauty and the light she shines in!” Breidenbach, who just got engaged to be engaged just a month ago, recently announced that she was from a local television channel for her positive personality. According to his LinkedIn page, Chetek was an officer in the Police Department for more than four years.
In a press release dated April 8, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Justice confirmed that two officers from Chetek and Cameron, Wisconsin were shot dead in the same incident. Both are small divisions in Barron County. The name of the second officer has not yet been determined.
He had been a police officer for over four years in the town of Chetek, Breidenbach. Mayor Jeff Martin wrote that he took a walk with Breidenbach in 2020: “We should all be grateful to have such a friendly, professional, young law enforcement officer like Emily. Thanks for the education Emily and for the cone! Thanks for your service!” Prior to that, he worked in marketing and asset protection for Cabela’s in Green Bay and Macy’s in Madison, Wisconsin. He was a Police Officer in the City of Stoughton for eight months in 2015 and was Chief of Loss Prevention at Kohl’s Department Store in 2013. line Breidenbach also worked in Madison for three years in loss prevention for Sears Holdings Corporation.
He holds a BA in crisis/emergency/disaster management and human development and family studies from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and an associate’s degree in criminal justice and police science from Northcentral Technical College.
He was president of the Criminal Justice Club at Northcentral, according to his LinkedIn page.
Cops wrote that she volunteered for the Children’s charity.
Breidenbach was on the ballot in a mandate election just days before his death. “I was elected chairman of the board of Chetek Youth Center in 2021 and vice president of the local chapter of the Police Fellowship in 2022,” Barron said in a story in News-Shield. “I’m a candidate for (trustee) because it’s a way of giving back to the community we live in,” Breidenbach continued in this story. “(This) doesn’t mean I’m going to move mountains at the state and federal level, but it’s directly related to how we make a difference in our daily lives at Cameron.” One woman wrote on Facebook, “This is a little closer to home. I worked with Emily Ann at Kohl’s years ago. She later moved to Green Bay and had an LP at Cabelas, which brought us even closer. Chetek Police When he became an officer in his department, he was so excited for him. I will miss seeing all the snaps and Harley rides of your loved ones. My heart aches for his family and friends. Thank him for his devoted service. rest easy my friend 💙🖤💙” In 2019, Breidenbach, from the WEAU-TV sun award.
I truly believe Emily Breidenbach of the Chetek Police Department should receive a Sunshine Award. She has been a wonderful person. Emily is always trying to stop and talk to you, or if she’s sitting, watching traffic, she takes the time to chat, and I think that’s great for her,” wrote Tessa Anderson, who nominated her. “When I’m in a bad mood, Emily always finds a way to cheer me up with her smile or bubbly mood. If I have questions about anything, he always has an answer. I want to thank Emily for all the help and conversations as well as friendship. If I need to go and talk to someone when I need help, I feel like they’ll be the person I’m most comfortable with. Emily always makes it easy for you to be yourself and makes you feel like you’re not just another person in the world. I want to thank him for everything he’s done, not just for me, but for the entire community. A post on her fiancé’s Facebook page shows they are engaged to be married on March 7, 2023. People offered their condolences in his comment thread.
A friend of mine wrote: “Shane was your everything and wanted to be your partner for life. You were the best at your job, you gave your 100% and your personality shone in front of everyone in the police force.” In a press release, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Investigation Division (DCI) wrote that the DOJ is “investigating an officer involved in a critical incident that occurred in the town of Cameron, Wisconsin, on Saturday afternoon in April.” 8. , 2023.”
At approximately 3:38 pm, “A police officer from the Gang Police Department stopped traffic. During the traffic stop, mutual shots were fired,” the statement said.
According to the statement, “A Chetek police officer and a Cameron police officer died at the scene.” At Police Week 2022, Breidenbach said, “We remember all those who gave their lives. We are grateful to all of you who continue to give your all.” According to the Justice Department press release, “the person involved was taken to a hospital where he later died. There is no threat to the congregation.” The suspect was not named.
In 2021, the Chetek Police Department honored Emily Breidenbach and another police officer by naming them “the real heroes behind the badge.”
Chetek Police Department shared a photo of Breidenbach and another officer in 2021, writing: “Today is National Police Women’s Day, we want to recognize and celebrate all the contributions made by police women across the country. Thanks for everything you do, but a special thank you to our Chetek female cops. You are the real heroes behind the badge.”
Other photos on the Chetek Police Department Facebook page show Breidenbach helping children and taking part in various community events. In 2020, Chetek PD wrote on Facebook: “Lieutenant Larson and Officer Breidenbach attended the Female Practitioners training seminar in Green Bay. They have learned many new techniques and are excited to use them throughout their careers and daily lives. We are proud to have these girls in our division!”
Praises poured in for Breidenbach.
“What a kind, loving, and caring soul was taken so early! ❤️ Emily Ann, you will always be missed!” A woman who knew Breidenbach wrote in a Facebook post.
One woman wrote: “I really don’t know the right words to say right now. As I write this, all I can think about is that this is a dream that I will soon wake up from. From the moment we met, I knew we would be great friends. We are tied together by so many things! Emily Ann, I will love you forever and I promise I will never forget you and all our crazy fun memories! You emerged as an absolute hero, but that still doesn’t make your job any easier! 💔💔”
Another person made a Facebook reel that Breidenbach read to kids.
One woman wrote that Breidenbach was one of her daughter’s best friends and noted: “Emily Ann paid the ultimate price! 35 forever! You will be remembered fondly forever, we love you! Rest in peace! God bless you 💙”
One woman wrote: “🙏To both families. Tragic situations like this are very hard to swallow. These officers go out every day to serve and protect. My heart is heavy for everyone involved. Colleagues, EMS, families… and I get even more emotional when one of them is our ex-niece. 💙💙💙 RIP Emily Ann. According to the Wisconsin Police Officers Memorial, the Cameron and Chetek Police Departments have never lost a cop before. Two Barron County Sheriff’s Department officers have previously been killed in the line of duty: Wally L. Larson in 1987 and Matt Olson in 1916. Larson’s patrol car probably “collided head-on with a semi-trailer” after its heart was confiscated. says his memorial biography for him. The memorial says Olson was shot to death while trying to retrieve a horse from the suspect.
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