Administration

On April 4th, 2019 the Greenfield Police and Fire Commission unanimously appointed Captain Jay Johnson as Police Chief for the City of Greenfield.

Chief Johnson started with City of Greenfield as a Police Officer in March of 1992 after serving the Town of Brookfield Police Department for 2 years.  He was promoted to Police Sergeant in October 2001 and served in that capacity until being promoted to Police Lieutenant in February 2008.   In January 2012, Johnson was promoted to Captain; a position he has held until his current appointment as Police Chief.

Chief Johnson has earned an Associate Degree in Police Science, a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and is a Certified Public Manager through the University of Wisconsin program.   Additionally, he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations.

Chief Johnson has served the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association as a Board Member, Vice President and 11 years as President.  Additionally, he currently serves as President of the Greenfield Police Foundation.  The Greenfield Police Foundation has funded four Greenfield Police K-9's, station fitness equipment, and supported City events including The National Night Out and the Fourth of July Celebration.  He is well versed in Unified Tactical Command, Internal Affairs Investigations, Emergency Management, Firearms Use and Instruction, Property Room Management, S.W.A.T., Female Awareness and Survival Training (F.A.S.T.), and Citizen Concealed Carry Training.

Assistant Chief Eric Lindstrom began his career with the Greenfield Police Department in 2003.  He served as a field training officer, K9 handler, SWAT team member and is certified to instruct multiple disciplines.  He was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2015 and detective sergeant in 2017.  After getting promoted to Captain in 2018, he became the tactical commander in charge of tactical response during critical incidents.  Since 2020, Assistant Chief Lindstrom has also served as the team commander for the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team in which he oversees operations and investigations into officer involved deaths.

Assistant Chief Lindstrom holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.  He is a graduate of the Wisconsin Command College, which earns him the designation of Certified Public Manager through the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  Assistant Chief Lindstrom has completed the International Association of Chiefs of Police – Leadership in Police Organizations program and sits on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Command College Alumni Association.  He has also completed the FBI National Academy’s Leadership Certification program and attended the Homeland Security’s Leadership Academy.

Captain Matthew Borchardt began his career with the Greenfield Police Department in 2009, where he worked as a patrol officer for approximately 5 years prior to his promotion to the rank of sergeant in 2015. He currently oversees the department’s Bicycle Unit, Honor Guard, Peer Support Team and also manages traffic grants.

 Captain Borchardt holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He has earned the designation of Certified Public Manager through the University of Wisconsin - Madison and is a recent graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, Class #518.

Captain Robert Austin began his career with the Greenfield Police Department in 2004.  During his time as a patrol officer, he served in variety of assignments before being promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2016.   He is a certified instructor and currently serves as the Department’s training coordinator and manages the property and evidence rooms.  He manages the training programs for Female Awareness and Survival Training (F.A.S.T) and Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE).

Captain Austin holds an Associate’s Degree in Police Science from the Milwaukee Area Technical College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership in Public Service with a minor in Business Management with Summa Cum Laude honors from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.  He is a graduate of the Northwestern University Supervision of Police Personnel, the International Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations program, the FBI LEEDA Trilogy of Leadership courses and recently graduated 1^st in his class from the Northwestern University School of Staff and Command.  He has won numerous awards from the Greenfield Police Department as well as the United States Secret Service, the Wisconsin Narcotics Officer Association and Aurora Healthcare for excellent work as both a patrol officer and a sergeant.

Captain James Pizur began his career with the Greenfield Police Department in 2004 after serving the City of Janesville Police Department for 3.5 years.  As a patrol officer he served in a variety of assignments to include Taser Instructor, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team member, DARE Instructor, Evidence Technician and Crime Prevention before being promoted to a Detective in 2015 and then promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2016.  Since 2020, Captain Pizur has been instrumental in researching, writing and managing grant proposals which allowed the agency to receive innovative equipment and wellness technology totaling nearly $148,000.  He currently serves as the Taser Training Coordinator responsible for purchasing Taser equipment and maintaining officer certifications.  

Captain Pizur holds a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  He is a graduate from the Leadership in Police Organizations program and the FBI LEEDA Trilogy of Leadership courses.  He is currently enrolled to attend the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in January 2025.    

Chuck began his career with the Greenfield Police Department in 1996 and was promoted to Detective in 2009.   He had previously served as a military police officer in the United States Air Force.

A valuable asset to the department, Chuck has served in a variety of roles, including as a SWAT Team member, MAIT Team member, Sniper Team Leader, Special Operations Unit Officer, Field Training Officer, and Evidence Technician.   Additionally, he assists with the Citizen Police Academy program as a Crime Scene and Evidence Forensics Instructor, and was elected Vice President of the Greenfield Police Foundation Board and President of the Greenfield Police Association.  

In the CIB, Chuck was instrumental in streamlining the reporting process for secondhand dealers in the city, creating an ordinance and implementing an electronic database (NEWPRS) to track criminals and stolen property.  The NEWPRS system is currently being used by over 250 law enforcement agencies and has assisted the Greenfield Police Department in making over 1,000 arrests and recovering over two million dollars in stolen property, and in 2012 Chuck was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his work.

Chuck’s formal training includes: annual attendance of specialized courses related to the investigation of homicides, sexual assaults, and missing/exploited children; Sniper Supervisor Training; Analytical Investigations; Certified Crime Scene Technician; Management of Informants.  

Heather Zagorski is the Office Supervisor and Administrative Communications Coordinator. She served as the Police Clerk in the Detective Bureau for several years with subsequent promotions to Administrative Assistant and Office Supervisor. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside.