Janesville Police Department Announces Sergeant Promotion 
The Janesville Police Department would like to announce the promotion of Sergeant Jacob C. Seuferer.
The City of Janesville Police and Fire Commission approved the promotion of Officer Jacob C. Seuferer to the rank of Sergeant, and he was honored in a promotion ceremony at City Hall on June 17, 2026.
Sergeant Seuferer has been with the Janesville Police Department for almost 6 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in Psychology and Political Science from UW-Milwaukee. His experience includes roles such as Street Crimes Unit Officer, Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Mobile Field Force, Interdiction Team, High Risk Offender Abatement Team, Bicycle Patrol Team and Crisis Negotiator. Sergeant Seuferer has been awarded Officer of the Year in 2025 and was an Exemplary Service Citation recipient in 2024. Sergeant Seuferer will be assigned to B Shift Patrol.
Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100
