Commission approves promotion of Detective Andrew Valeri to probationary sergeant

The Kenosha Police and Fire Commission voted to promote Detective Andrew Valeri to probationary sergeant, effective Sept. 1, 2026. A staff member summarized Valeri’s background during the meeting, noting he was "born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin" and earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from UW‒Oshkosh.

The commission approved the motion after a second and a voice vote of "Aye." The staff presentation said Valeri graduated from the Gateway Technical College law enforcement academy in May 2011, joined the Kenosha Police Department on Aug. 1, 2012, and was promoted to detective on June 1, 2022; it also noted his roles as field training officer, instructor and SWAT team member. The chief offered congratulatory remarks to Valeri and other promoted officers. The appointment is effective Sept. 1, 2026.