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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2012

Wis. Deputy Killed In Crash With Tow Truck

A Milwaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff's deputy died Tuesday after his agency truck struck the rear of a flatbed tow truck. Deputy Sergio Aleman was driving a sheriff's truck that provides service to disabled motorists.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2012

In-Service Cop Cars: Dodge Charger Pursuit

In the the race to replace the Ford Crown Vic on patrol, the Dodge Charger Pursuit arguably had a leg up on the competition, because Chrysler introduced it in 2006 and has worked out some of the initial kinks in the transition from a retail to police vehicle. Agencies who buy Chargers enthuse about the muscular V-8 HEMI and aggresive styling. View our gallery of in-service Chargers, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2012

Wis. Sheriff Blasts 'Idiot' Supervisor, Demands Apology

Milwaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff David Clarke took umbrage at a county supervisor's critique of his bulk handgun order, issuing a statement Tuesday calling the elected official a "puke politician," "small man," and "an idiot."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 16, 2012

Official Questions Wis. Sheriff's Bulk Glock Order

The Milwaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office got a great deal on new service weapons, placing an order for 565 guns for $75,000. However, the decision was criticized by county Supervisor John Weishan Jr.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 13, 2012

Police Week Vigil Honors Sacrifice of Fallen Officers

This year's National Police Week's candlelight vigil paid homage to the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2011 and as far back as 1852.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 10, 2012

Spillman Technologies Announces 1,000th Customer

Spillman Technologies recently welcomed its 1,000th public safety software customer, the Taylor County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2012

Wis. Deputy Dies Fighting Theater Fire

A Marathon County (Wis.) Sheriff's deputy died Sunday, after he became trapped in an engulfed theater with two other firefighters. Deputy Jamison Kampmeyer was also a volunteer for the Colby Fire Department.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleJanuary 23, 2012

Shots Fired: Chippewa Falls, Wis. 05/06/2000

Dep. William Kelly encountered a 37-year-old on a domestic disturbance call who was hellbent on making his feelings known with a .22 rifle. Dep. Kelly yelled, "Drop it." No sooner had the words come out of Kelly's mouth than a bullet exited the rifle's barrel.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2011

Wis. Sheriff Receives First Oshkosh TPV

Fond du Lac County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office will receive the nation's first Tactical Protector Vehicle (TPV) from Oshkosh Defense, to expand Fond du Lac County's law enforcement capabilities and provide greater protection to officers during high-risk situations.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichDecember 16, 2011

K-9 Officer Inspires Others with Speedy Recovery From .308 Rifle Wounds

Fond du Lac (Wis.) Police Officer Ryan Williams has been named the NLEOMF's December 2011 Officer of the Month. Officer Williams fought for his life and recovery after he was shot by a suspect armed with a .308 rifle.

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