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Small Wisconsin Department Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary of Service

The Village of Kronenwetter, WI—which was incorporated in 2002—is now celebrating the 15-year anniversary of its police department, which was founded in 2004.

Wounded Wisconsin SRO Shoots Student After “Edged Weapon” Attack

A 16-year-old Oshkosh (WI) West High School student stabbed a school resource officer before the officer opened fire on the teen Tuesday morning, according to Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith.

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Wisconsin Police Officer

A man accused of shooting an officer with the La Crosse (WI) Police Department has pleaded not guilty to the crime.

Wisconsin SRO Shoots Armed Student, Stops Threat

The suspect "would not remove his hands" from his pocket and ignored officers' commands, according to the police chief. Eventually, he said the student removed the handgun from his waistband and pointed it at officers.

Wisconsin Officer Reportedly Dies by Suicide at Police Station

Sergeant Joseph Ipavec was a 19-year veteran of the Elm Grove Police Department.

Wisconsin Man Charged with Bomb Threat on Police Department

During his arrest, the man admitted to having consumed alcohol and marijuana before placing the call, reportedly adding, "Yeah, it was stupid."

Wisconsin Officer Buys and Installs Car Seats for Kids

An officer with the Milwaukee Police Department exercised some "officer discretion" earlier in October when he pulled over a woman for not having proper vehicle registration. During the traffic stop, he observed two children in the back who were not in appropriate child-safety car seats.

(Video) Benefits of Showing Respect During Police Contacts

Sgt. Steve Fish of the Racine (WI) Police Department discusses how officers can get more out of a variety of contacts—with offenders, witnesses, or the general public—by simply showing some respect.

Wisconsin Officer Found Justified in Fatal Shooting

An officer with the Fox Valley (WI) Police Department who shot and killed a man last month will not face criminal charges.

Wisconsin Police Stumble Upon "Grisly" Scene of Half-Eaten Donuts

The Sparta (WI) Police Department had some fun on social media after an officer discovered a box of half-eaten donuts in a parking lot late one night.