City of Oak Creek
Dave Stecker has a diverse work experience spanning multiple fields. Dave began their career in 1996 as a Tool And Die Maker at Metal Surgery until 2001. In 1999, they joined the City of Oak Creek as a Police Aide, later progressing to become a Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and ultimately Chief Of Police, a position they currently hold as of January 2022. In 2000, they briefly worked as a Police Officer at the WI State Fair Police Department. In 2014, Dave co-founded the Toes in the Sand Travel Agency LLC, where they served as a Travel Agent and Co-Owner, offering customized travel arrangements. Additionally, since 2014, they have also served as an Instructor at Peaceful Warrior Training Group, which supports active shooter training organizations.
Dave Stecker has an extensive education history in the field of criminal justice and law enforcement administration. In 1997, they attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a focus on psychology, although it is unclear whether they obtained a degree. From 1998 to 2000, Dave attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and earned an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science. Dave went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Marian University of Fond du Lac between 2008 and 2010. Continuing their education, from 2012 to 2014, they pursued a Master's degree in the same field from the same university. In 2017, Dave furthered their education by obtaining a Master's degree in Law Enforcement Executive from the FBI National Academy.
City of Oak Creek
Located along the western shore of Lake Michigan in the southeast corner of Milwaukee County and adjacent to the City of Milwaukee, Oak Creek, with its 28.4 square miles of area, enjoys an enviable location in the Midwest. Not only is Oak Creek a part of the Milwaukee Metropolitan area, but it is only 85 miles from the heart of Chicago and 330 miles from Minneapolis both via Interstate 94. Many of our residents have moved here to enjoy the suburban and rural atmosphere while, at the same time, taking advantage of the urban services provided by the City, as well as the professional sports and cultural activities provided within the metropolitan area. The City is divided up into 22 distinct, named neighborhoods that contain diverse characteristics, which makes each one unique. This diversity is either based on its location in the City, its physical and cultural features or the existing and planned land uses within it. The neighborhoods exhibit a City’s goal of housing diversity. The vast majority of the City’s housing stock has been constructed since the City’s incorporation in 1955. Surges in single family home construction were seen in the 1960’s, 1970’s and throughout the 1990’s. Apartments, on the other hand, have been strong just within the last 13 years. While some neighborhoods may contain a majority of older housing, most display a mix of not only age, but type as well. Some of the residential neighborhoods are comprised of all single family homes; while others include not only single family homes, but also duplexes, mobile homes, condominiums and apartments. The value of housing also exhibits a great deal of diversity from entry-level homes around $50,000 to one over a million dollars. Rental housing also varies greatly based on the age and amenities of the complex.