St. Croix Stories
St. Croix Stories aims to highlight the people and places that make the riverside town of Hudson, Wisconsin unique. Hear from local business owners, leaders, and others who contribute to this community in a variety of ways. Whether you're a longtime Hudson resident or someone simply interested in learning more about what this town has to offer, this podcast is for you.
St. Croix Stories
Officer James Wildman, Hudson Police Department
If you asked James Wildman as a kid what he wanted to be when he grew up, a police officer probably wouldn't have been his first answer. He grew up with a bit of a distrust for law enforcement, but later realized that he could help change the way people view police officers by becoming one himself.
After a four-year stint in the marine corps with his twin brother — where he met his wife, also a twin — James' career led him to the St. Croix Valley area. He worked a few different jobs, including at a correctional facility, before applying for an opening with the Hudson Police Department. He's been with the department since 2008, and in recent years he became the Community Engagement Officer. In that role, he's helping bridge the gap between the Hudson Police Department and the Hudson community.
On this episode of St. Croix Stories, Officer Wildman shares more about his journey from Mississippi and Louisiana to Hudson, where he, his wife, and their three daughters call home. He also shares more about his proudest moments as a police officer, discusses the Citizens Police Academy, and much more.
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