Named after Racine Police Investigator Robert Quintanilla, who was appointed to the Racine Police Department on September 13, 1971. Officer Quintanilla served as a patrolman until December 13, 1981, when he was promoted to the rank of investigator.
In May 1987, Investigator Quintanilla was assigned to the Racine County Metro Drug Enforcement Unit, a collaborative of regional law enforcement agencies engaged in partnership to disrupt and dismantle wholesale drug trafficking and distribution in Racine County.
In the 1970s, prior to the pioneering introduction of the...
Named after Racine Police Investigator Robert Quintanilla, who was appointed to the Racine Police Department on September 13, 1971. Officer Quintanilla served as a patrolman until December 13, 1981, when he was promoted to the rank of investigator.
In May 1987, Investigator Quintanilla was assigned to the Racine County Metro Drug Enforcement Unit, a collaborative of regional law enforcement agencies engaged in partnership to disrupt and dismantle wholesale drug trafficking and distribution in Racine County.
In the 1970s, prior to the pioneering introduction of the community policing philosophy in the City of Racine in 1992, Investigator Quintanilla established trust and rapport with all segments of the community while serving as a member of the Community Relations Unit. Investigator Quintanilla treated all citizens with dignity and respect, setting a standard to be modeled for those who followed his lead.
In 2000, the newly constructed COP house located at 1140 Geneva St. was named in honor of Investigator Quintanilla, who passed away unexpectedly in October 1989, just two years into his assignment on the Racine County Metro Drug Enforcement Unit.
Our community is safer as a result of the distinguished career and exemplary public service of Investigator Robert Quintanilla.
The Quintanilla COP House staffs Agents from the Wisconsin Department of Correction and is a Salvation Army Healthy Kids meal site. The Hispanic Roundtable and Racine Neighborhood Watch host monthly meetings here. An Orchestrating Good Resources sponsored food and hygiene products pantry is located here. Please contact Officer Gabrielle Hood at 262-635-7928 or through email at Gabrielle.Hood@cityofracine.org with questions or concerns.
