Department now staffed with three full-time officers
By Holly Neumann
Noah Brandl is the Manawa Police Department’s newest full-time officer.
Coming from a law enforcement family, he is excited to begin his career in Manawa.
“I have always respected the career field,” Brandl said. “I think if you want to help change someone’s life, this is a really good way to do it.”
Brandl feels Manawa is a good fit for him.
“I really like the smaller communities,” he said. “You get to know everyone here and you can really get a feel for the community.”
Communication is his biggest asset that he brings to the position, Brandl said.
“I really like talking to people, hearing their stories and listening to them,” he said. “I want people to look at me as a person, not just a police officer. And I am always here to help when you need me.”
Police Chief Jason Severson believes Brandl shares the value of being community oriented.
“He will be visible in the public and at events,” Severson said.
With the addition of Brandl, the department is now fully staffed with three full-time officers.
“This will give us a chance to be more visible and address some citizen concerns with traffic speed and noise,” Severson said.
Brandl graduated from Oshkosh North High School and Fox Valley Technical College, where he earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice.