Tag: Wisconsin agencies: Page 23

Training

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.

July 2, 2013

Training

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.

May 27, 2013

Training

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.

May 15, 2013

Patrol

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.

May 8, 2013

Weapons

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.

April 11, 2013

Patrol

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.

April 2, 2013

Training

NLEOMF Reconsiders Decision to Exclude Officer from Memorial

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) agreed to delay a decision to leave a slain Wisconsin officer off the national police memorial because of the way she died.

March 21, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Wis. Agency's Subaru STI Rally Car

The Greenfield (Wis.) Police Department's 2012 Subaru WRX STI, acquired on a courtesy lease from Schlossmann's Subaru City, makes an impression. The department has been using the vehicle for community relations, traffic enforcement, and cruising enforcement. Several violators have requested a ride to jail in the backseat of this police rally car. Read the full story here. The car was featured in a photo shoot by Jay Baumgardner.

March 11, 2013

Vehicles

Wis. Agency Enlists Subaru Rally Car

The Greenfield (Wis.) Police Department's 2012 Subaru WRX STI makes an impression on traffic scofflaws and cruisers who often request a ride in the vehicle after an arrest.

March 7, 2013

Patrol

Inquest Jury: Charge 3 Wis. Cops In Custody Death

In a historic verdict, an inquest jury recommended Thursday that three Milwaukee Police officers be criminally charged in connection with the in-custody death of Derek Williams in July 2011.

February 21, 2013

Patrol

Wis. Sheriff: 911 No Longer Best Option

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. urged citizens to arm themselves rather than calling 911 and waiting for a police response in a radio ad that has drawn criticism from elected leaders.

January 27, 2013

Technology

Wis. Agency Chooses Pryme Speaker Mic

The city of Green Bay, Wis., has adopted Pryme's speaker microphone for municipal service departments, including police and parking enforcement.

January 9, 2013