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Wisconsin Officer Lauded for Saving 18-Month-Old Child, Capturing Kidnap Suspect

Officer Cole Kantner of the Appleton (WI) Police Department was in the right place at the right time when a call came over the radio that a kidnapping suspect had taken an 18-month-old child.

December 20, 2018

Point of Law

Former Detective Sues Netflix Over "Making a Murderer" Documentary

"Defendants omitted, distorted, and falsified material and significant facts in an effort to portray (Colborn) as a corrupt police officer who planted evidence to frame an innocent man. Defendants did so with actual malice and in order to make the film more profitable and more successful in the eyes of their peers..." the lawsuit states.

December 18, 2018

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Injured in Crash with Alleged DUI Driver

An officer with the Sheboygan (WI) Police Department was reportedly injured in a collision with a suspected drunk driver on Saturday.

November 5, 2018

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Nominated for HAIX Hero of the Month

Winkler says he is still learning from Fischer's dedication to duty. "He definitely stands out to all of us firefighters for going above and beyond his call of duty. We had a hazmat call for a semi that slid down a road and tore its fuel tank open. Keith was the officer that responded. He helped us set up traffic cones, secure the perimeter, and direct traffic. He was not required to do any of this, especially in the freezing cold blizzard."

October 23, 2018

Patrol

Retiring Wisconsin Chief Gets Special Radio Call from Marine Corp Son Stationed Overseas

Edgerton Police Chief Tom Klubertanz retired last week, and received many radio messages as he called in 10-42. One of the messages he received was from his son—a United States Marine stationed in Africa.

October 9, 2018

Patrol

4 Injured, None Fatally, in Wisconsin Workplace Shooting

Four people were shot—none fatally—in a workplace shooting in Middleton (WI) Wednesday morning. The suspected gunman was also shot and later died. It is unclear if the suspect was shot by police or if his wound was self-inflicted.

September 19, 2018

Special Units

NTOA to Hold Annual Conference in Milwaukee Next Month

More than 70 courses will be offered, including seminars, practical tracks and several contemporary incident debriefs. Topics include team management, risk mitigation, current case law and emerging trends in tactical operations. Attendees can choose from an outstanding selection of incident debriefs and seminars on patrol, leadership, current legal issues and many other topics.

August 22, 2018

Patrol

Wisconsin Pride Parade Organizers Say Officers Not Welcome

Police officers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison police and Dane County Sheriff's Office will not march in Madison's upcoming Pride Parade because some LGBTQ community members voiced concerns about feeling unsafe with officers participating armed and in uniform.

August 14, 2018

Patrol

Milwaukee Officer Killed in Gunfight with Drug Suspect

A Milwaukee police officer was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect wanted on drug and gun offenses, Police Chief Alfonso Morales said Wednesday.

July 26, 2018

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Delivers Baby Boy

The Kiel (WI) 911 call center received a report on Thursday night to a call that a woman had begun labor and was in need of immediate assistance. EMS were dispatched, but Kiel Police Officer Joe Jeanty arrived to the scene first.

June 15, 2018

Patrol

Video: 1 Officer Killed, 1 Injured in Rollover Crash in Milwaukee

Officer Charles Irvine Jr., 23, was killed when his squad car rolled over during a pursuit of a reckless driver.

June 8, 2018

Patrol

3 Wisconsin Officers Treated for Fentanyl Exposure

Officers said they spotted a man and a woman in a stolen vehicle in the parking lot. While searching that vehicle, officers say they removed a purse that had an unknown substance in it. One officer began feeling ill while still on the scene, the other showed symptoms back at the station.

May 28, 2018