APBA Museum

The Appleton Police Benevolent Association (APBA) Museum continues to grow through many donations and the resourcefulness of several of our retirees and staff interested in preserving the Appleton Police Department's history.

In 2002, Retired Detective/Sergeant Arnie Nettekoven collected badges, shoulder patches and other memorabilia from neighboring law enforcement agencies for a display in our Department's lobby.

"Appleton, WI Law Enforcement: History 1850-2000," a book he had published in February 2005, incorporates a large collection of newspaper articles, photos, and stories, about the APD and its police force.

The museum is open to the public each year during Police Week in May.

Patch Collectors