News Archive
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
- Message from the President
- Message from the Executive Director
- Capitol Commentary
- Legal Report
- News from the Upper Peninsula
- Association of Women Police
- Convention 2007
- Do You Want to Attend Convention 2007
- Torch Run Volunteer Award
- WPPA Pocket Calendar
- Holiday Closing Notice
- Dates to Remember
- WPPA Announces 2006 Endorsements
September 2006
July 2006
- Message from the President
- Message from the Executive Director
- Capitol Commentary
- Legal Commentary
- News From The Upper Peninsula
- 2006 WPPA State Pistol Shoot
- WPPA Service Award Nominations
- Convention 2006 Highlights
- False Forms Lead to Criminal Convictions
- Humane Officer Training September 25-29
- Keeping Everyone You Know Safe
- PAC Assessment is Rebatable
- Racine County Memorial to be Restored
- Rothschild Officer Receives Torch Run Volunteer Award
- WPPA Awards Scholarships
- WPPA Board of Directors Seats Open
- WPPA Presents Awards at Convention 2006
- WPPA Recognized as Founding Organization of Torch Run
- WPPA Recognizes Oneida County Dispatcher
May 2006
- WPPA Convention Hosts Forums for Attorney General and Gubernatorial Candidates
- WPPA To Present Service Awards At Annual Convention
- State Senate Rejects Constitutional Spending Limits
April 2006
- President's Message
- Executive Director's Message
- Capitol Commentary
- Legal Report
- News From The Upper Peninsula
- Be Our Guest: Onalaska President Promotes Political Action
- Dates To Remember
- How WPPA Members Can Submit Questions to State Candidates for May Convention Forum
- 2006 WPPA State Golf Tournament
- WPPA Lauds Signing of Public Safety Legislation
- Bill Expanding UW & Technical College Fee Remissions for Survivors of Public Safety Employees Becomes Law
- New Taxpayer Protection Amendment To Cap Public Employees’ Pay & Benefits
- State Assembly Passes Constitutional Spending Measure
- Convention 2006:
- Convention 2006 – It's Not Too Late To Register!
- Schedule
- Workshops
- Convention 2006 “Early Bird” Drawing
- Attend Convention 2006 And Vote!
- Meet Our Exhibitors
- Notice Of Annual Meeting
- Thank You To Our Convention 2006 Sponsors!
- Keynote Speaker - Alexis Artwohl, Ph.D.
- Sponsor the Hospitality Suite
- Banquet Entrees For Sunday, May 21
- Convention Child Care Requires Pre-Registration
- WPPA To Again Sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Convention 2006 Registration
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
- President’s Message
- Executive Director’s Message
- Capitol Commentary
- Governor Doyle Signs Bill Allowing Local Law Enforcement to Retain Drug Money
- Are You Ready For Work?
- Keeping Everyone You Know Safe
- Do You Want To Serve On The WPPA Board Of Directors?
- Hempel v. City of Baraboo: The Supreme Court Of Wisconsin Limits Access To Records Involving Internal Investigations By Government Agencies
- The WPPA Awards Committee Invites Nominations for Service Awards
- 2006 WPPA Bowling Tournament
- News From The Upper Peninsula
December 2005
- Governor Doyle Signs the WPPA's Inquest Bill Into Law
- The WPPA’s Inquest Bill Heads to Governor Doyle
- The WPPA's Inquest Bill to Get a Vote in the WIsconsin State Assembly
November 2005
October 2005
- President's Message
- Executive Director's Message
- Legal Report – Terry Schiavo and the controversy over the withdrawal of life sustaining treatment
- Capitol Commentary
- Dates to Remember in 2006
- Looking Ahead to Convention 2006
- WPPA PAC Dues are Rebatable
- Michigan News – Upper Michigan Political Action a Reality
- WPPA Service Awards
- The WPPA's Inquest Bill to Get a Vote in the Wisconsin State Senate
September 2005
- Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Inquest Bill
- Assembly Committee Unanimously Approves Inquest Bill
- Inquest Bill Update
August 2005
July 2005
- Executive Director's Message
- President's Message
- Capitol Commentary
- Legal Report – Case Law Update
- News From The Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- WPPA By-Laws Create New Division
- Member PAC Contribution Unanimously Approved By Members At WPPA Convention
- Dates to Remember
- All WPPA Members Are Asked to Contact Senator Ron Brown to Urge a Committee Hearing and Vote on Arbitration of Discipline Bill
- Governor Doyle Signs 2005-2007 State Budget
June 2005
- The WPPA's Arbitration of Discipline Bill Passed By State Assembly
- Protective Status for Jailers Update
May 2005
April 2005
- WPPA Announces Annual Convention and Service Awards
- Advertising Materials for National Police Week 2005
March 2005
- Executive Director’s Message
- President’s Message
- Attorney General’s Report: Wisconsin Meth Initiative And Drug Endangered Child Programs
- Capitol Commentary
- Looking Ahead To Convention 2005 – Building Your Support Network:
- Dates to Remember
- Medical Release Forms: What Do You Have To Give Your Employer When You Make A Worker’s Compensation Claim?
- Wisconsin Special Olympics Offices
- Don’t Miss Joining The Final Leg Leading To The Special Olympics State Summer Games
- 15th Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Will Honor Two Fallen Heroes
- New 2005 Wisconsin COPS And WLEM Fund-Raising Event
- WPPA State Shoot Rules Meeting
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic
- FIRST ANNUAL End-of-Watch Memorial Golf Outing
- 2005 WPPA State Golf Tournament
- News From The Upper Peninsula of Michigan
January 2005
- Executive Director’s Message
- President’s Message
- Attorney General’s Report: The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Of 2004 (H.R. 218)
- Capitol Commentary
- WPPA Assistance Enables Waukesha County Member To Keep His Job
- National Car Rental® – Go Your Own Way
- WPPA Legislative Scorecard — How Legislators Will Be Scored
November 2004
- Executive Director’s Message
- President’s Message
- WPPA Service Awards
- Capitol Commentary
- H.R. 218, The “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act” - Frequently Asked Questions
- Resolution On Concealed Carrying Of Firearms (H.R. 218)
- Looking Ahead To Convention 2005 – Building Your Support Network
- Resolution Concerning Maintenance Of Benefits For Those Law Enforcement Officers Killed In The War On Terror
- Election 2004 News
- 2004 WPPA Golf Tournament Hosted by Madison
- Holiday Closing Notice
- Good News! “Firefighter’s Rule” Does Not Apply To Law Enforcement Officers
- Legislative Report
- WPPA Pocket Calendars Will Be Mailed In November
- 2004 WPPA State Shoot Hosted By Eau Claire
July 2004
- Capitol Commentary - James L. Palmer, II WPPA Legislative Lobbyist
- Executive Director’s Message By Thomas W. Bahr, Interim Executive Director
- Ordinance vs. Collective Bargaining Agreement: Who Wins?
- Legislative Report By Steve Werner WPPA Legislative Representative
- Questions And Answers About Recent Changes To Wisconsin’s Open Records Law
- President’s Message By David Mahoney
- WPPA Directors Adopt Public Affairs Platform
- You Work Hard for Your Money – So Make Sure You Get Paid
Old Articles
- The Nuts And Bolts Of Duty Disability Claims
- More “CYAs” To Add To Your List
- Local Police Associations: Finding The Right Balance With Fund-Raising And Donations
- What Every Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer Needs To Know To Protect Him Or Herself When A Citizen Complaint Is Filed
- When Policies Change: Bargaining Rights
- Employe Trust Funds = Self Service, Toll-Free Telephone Systems, Internet Site Provide Quick Access to Information and Brochures
- Time Spent Caring For Dogs Is Compensable Work
- Exercising Your Rights Under State And Federal Family And Medical Leave Laws
- Comp Time -- Know Your Rights
- Representing Officers Facing Investigation
- Moonlighting: Know The Risks - Know Your Rights
- Understanding The Wisconsin Public Records Law
- Probationary Periods for Newly-Promoted Police Officers: Antisdel v. City of Oak Creek Police and Fire Commission et al.
- Contract Interpretation: How do you know what your contract means when the language is ambiguous?
- What Are Mandatory Subjects Of Bargaining And Why Do They Matter To You?
- Law Enforcement Officers Cannot Hold Public Offices Incompatible With Their Law Enforcement Positions
- Ten Things That The WPPA Has Told Its Members Not To Do But They Keep Right On Not Doing Anyway
- Frequently Asked Questions About Family And Medical Leave Rights
