Markesan Police Department

City Hall

150 S. Bridge Street, Markesan, WI 53946

(920)398-2121

Our highly trained, sworn officers are responsible for all law enforcement activities in the City. The department also provides school liaison, code enforcement, and school crossing guard services. 


Police Chief:  Cody McLean


Cody McLean has served in law enforcement since 2010, beginning his career with the Markesan Police Department. A 2006 graduate of Markesan High School, he earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix. He later completed the Law Enforcement Academy at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton and subsequently returned to the University of Phoenix to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration.


Throughout his career, Cody has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and community engagement. He served as a patrol officer before being promoted to Sergeant in 2015. He has also been an active member of the Green Lake County Combined Tactical Unit.


Cody is especially passionate about supporting youth and education within the community. He has coached multiple levels of basketball and football and has played a significant role in youth development through his service as the Markesan School Resource Officer (SRO). In this role, he was instrumental in developing programs and initiatives that foster positive relationships between law enforcement and students—many of which remain in place today. He will maintain a limited presence within the school district.

Beyond his law enforcement duties, Cody remains deeply involved in the community. He serves as a youth group leader at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Manchester, organizes youth basketball and football programs for the Markesan School District, and currently coaches 8th grade boys basketball. He is also a certified official for basketball and football at multiple levels, drives for the Southern Green Lake County Ambulance Service, drives a school bus and drives a semi. 


In the spring of 2025, Cody joined the City of Beaver Dam Police Department, serving there for one year before returning to Markesan.


On April 7, 2026, Cody McLean will be sworn in as Chief of Police for the Markesan Police Department. He is honored and excited to serve in this leadership role in the community he proudly calls home.


Police Officer Jackson Galkowski

Jackson has been with the department since 2023. Jackson serves as the School Resource Officer for Markesan District Schools.

Police Officer Ethan Augustynowicz

Ethan is our newest Officer, having joined in 2025.


Crossing Guards

Henry Phippen has served as a school crossing guard since 2013.


Clyde Olson has served as a school crossing guard since 2015.


Beth Panten has served as a school crossing guard since 2018.


Sharon Doxtator has served as a school crossing guard since 2024.


Karen Dahlke has served as a school crossing guard since 2025.


Kari Moore has served as a school crossing guard since 2022.