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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.

October 10, 2014

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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.

June 23, 2014

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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.

May 19, 2014

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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.

May 1, 2014

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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.

April 20, 2014

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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.

April 14, 2014

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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.

April 13, 2014

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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.

November 11, 2013

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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.

September 16, 2013

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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.

August 6, 2013

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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.

July 29, 2013

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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.

July 10, 2013