The Wauwatosa Police Department strives to foster a safe community by protecting the rights of all citizens in a respectful manner. The department is structured into administrative and operations bureaus. In addition, the department also operates a Community Services Division that offers information and programs such as bicycle safety and registration, block watch committees, parade and special permit applications, safety programs, fraud prevention and the Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers.
The Town of Troy is south of the city and its town hall offices are on North Glover Road just off Highway 35. The building serves as the hub for all of Troy's government activities and decision making. The Town Board, the Plan Commission and the Park Board all meet there, and the town's staff operates out of the building as well.