Richland Center Police Department teaches P.E.A.T. Program
Nov 13, 2025, 7:43 AM CST
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RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. (WRCO / WRCE) – Police officers from the Richland Center Police Department, in cooperation with the Richland School District and St. Mary’s School, are in sixth grade classrooms teaching the P.E.A.T. Program. Officer Elizabeth Deitelhoff.
The program is taught by police officers who have knowledge of current trends in the community, work experiences to share real life examples, and the ability to relate to youth.
Officer Deitelhoff says the program is well received.
The program is designed to bring together schools, families, and the police department to serve as a source of support and to encourage children to make healthier behavior choices.
P.E.A.T. in the sixth grade classrooms in the Richland School District and St. Mary’s School began Thursday. Officers will meet with students once a week for four weeks.
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at [email protected].
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at [email protected].
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