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Articlesby Dean ScovilleSeptember 17, 2013

What It's Like to Be Shot

Perhaps the most significant factor in an officer's ability to recover from a shooting incident is the level of support offered to him by his department. Departments that provide post-shooting support and advocate for their officers in the media and with health care providers are more likely to benefit from their actions in the long run.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 7, 2013

Fugitive Wis. Lt. Captured After Manhunt

A manhunt for a Waupun (Wis.) Police officer that began early Monday morning in Green Lake County ended late Tuesday afternoon with the man's arrest in northwestern Wisconsin.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2013

Video: Off-Duty Minn. Cops Insult Uniformed Officers

Two Minneapolis Police officers disparaged their police chief and called the Green Bay PD a "clown show" in an expletive-laden rant that included racial slurs.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 11, 2013

Milwaukee Police Sued for Illegal Strip Searches

Five men sued the Milwaukee Police Department, city, and police chief on Wednesday seeking unspecified damages for illegal rectal and strip searches. The lawsuits follow a widespread criminal investigation into the searches that led to the conviction in July of Michael Vagnini.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 3, 2013

Milwaukee Officer Sues TV Station for Defamation

A Milwaukee Police officer has sued NBC affiliate WTMJ for "defamation of professional reputation" after the station aired a story that showed him in a negative light even though he had done nothing wrong.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2013

No Federal Charges Stemming From Wis. In-Custody Death

Three Milwaukee police officers involved in the arrest of Derek Williams in July 2011 will not face federal criminal charges in connection with his death, according to the U.S. attorney's office.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2013

Officer Who Survived Sikh Temple Shooting Retires

The Oak Creek (Wis.) Police officer who was hit by 12 rounds during the Sikh Temple shooting was forced to retire, after doctors wouldn't clear him to return to police work.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2013

Drunk Driver Wrecks SUV After Neighborhood Pursuit

A man who fled from West Allis (Wis.) Police officers and wrecked his SUV in a residential neighborhood faces multiple charges including drunk driving.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2013

Sikh Temple Cop Wins Chudwin Patrol Rifle Award

Oak Creek (Wis.) Police Officer Savan "Sam" Lenda will be honored as the 2013 winner of the Chudwin Award for Patrol Rifle Excellence for his role in ending the Sikh Temple shooting.. Officer Lenda will be honored at the National Patrol Rifle Conference and Competition in Detroit from June 2-4.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 3, 2013

NLEOMF Adds Slain Wis. Cop To Memorial Wall

A Wisconsin officer allegedly stalked and killed by her jealous husband will be added to the national police memorial in May, following the reversal of a decision by the memorial's steward to deny the officer's inclusion.

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