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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2014

Milwaukee Police Union Votes No Confidence in Chief

Nearly 100% of Milwaukee police officers who participated in a union vote Thursday signaled they have no confidence in Police Chief Edward Flynn, the police union announced Friday.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2014

Wisconsin Chief Credits MRAP Vehicle with Aiding Peaceful End to Standoff

Not long after police used an armored vehicle acquired from the military to arrest a man authorities said fired an assault rifle at officers, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval poked his head inside a media briefing about the incident Thursday night. “How do they like the tank now?” Koval asked.

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Inside the Badge by Michael C. KovalOctober 10, 2014

Police Rifles: Why We Carry What We Do

Chief Michael C. Koval of the Madison (Wis.) Police Department recently wrote a post on his blog in response to commentary in a local newspaper regarding whether police need AR-15s. He deftly refutes claims of militarization and presents his perspective as a law enforcement officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2014

Wisconsin Officer Patrols on Skateboard, Makes Traffic Stop

Known as "Skateboard Cop", he is earning superhero status in the community. "When I am out on the trails patrolling people, I get a lot of selfies with people and things like that" he says with a laugh.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 20, 2014

Video: Wisconsin Officer Runs Marathon in Uniform and Gear to Honor Fallen

A Hobart-Lawrence, Wis., police officer chose to run last weekend's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon in a full uniform, duty gear, and a ballistic vest.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2014

2 Wisconsin Deputies Stabbed, Suspect Killed

A Dane County, Wis., man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon after he stabbed two sheriff's deputies sent to his home.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 21, 2014

Video: Wisconsin Sheriff's Deputy Laid to Rest

A deputy wounded 23 years ago died of his injuries on April 14. He was laid to rest in St. Croix Falls, Wis., this past weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2014

Video: Disabled Wisconsin Officer Dies from 1991 Wound

Severson, Albee, and other deputies were approaching the suspect when he opened fire with a .32 caliber handgun. Albee and Severson were hit.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 14, 2014

Sikhs Honor Officer Wounded During 2012 Temple Massacre

A Maryland-based Sikh organization has honored retired police officer Brian Murphy of the Oak Creek (Wis.) Police Department for his service when a gunman killed six worshippers at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. During the incident, Murphy was shot 12 times.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2013

Milwaukee Police Identify Robbery Suspect Shot and Killed at Transit Station

Milwaukee police said Shawn Rieves, 17, was shot and killed by officers inside the Milwaukee County Transit Terminal Monday morning.

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