Fox Valley Metro investigates officer caught sleeping on duty, calls it policy violation

By Rachel Charniak Oct 7, 2026 | 10:20 AM

The Fox Valley Metro Police Department covers Kimberly and Little Chute. PC: Fox 11 Online

FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Fox Valley Metro Police confirmed an officer was sleeping while on duty when a video was recorded, calling it a violation of department policy.

In a statement, the department said the officer was indeed asleep when the video was filmed. The department said officers are required to be alert and fit for duty at all times.

Fox Valley Metro Police said the incident remains under investigation and is being handled as a personnel matter.