Chief Pete Helein keeps ship steady, crime low, hits minor turbulence politically

APPLETON — Pete Helein knows what it’s like to be a rank-and-file beat cop patrolling the streets of Appleton. Prior to taking the helm of the Appleton Police Department Dec. 30, Helein spent 29 years as a patrol officer, operations supervisor, commander of detectives, school liaison officer and most recently deputy chief. Full Story: Post Crescent