Muskego Police ready to transition to new chief in April In less than two months, the Muskego Police Department will transition to its seventh chief. Current chief Richard Rens announced back on January 21 his retirement on April 16, 2021. He has been chief for the past four years, part of his 30 year time with the Muskego Police Department. Prior to this he was a member of the UW-Milwaukee Police force. Chief Rens is credited with overseeing the construction of a new police station, enact an Officer Wellness Program to assist department members during times of crisis, oversaw the department’s re-accreditation in 2020, and served as President of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association.