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THE WPPA CALLS FOR RELEASE OF AUDIO AND VIDEO EVIDENCE IN MADISON ARREST INCIDENT
(MADISON, Wis.) In response to conflicting public accounts regarding the December 2025 arrest involving Maia Pearson by Madison’s Independent Police Monitor and Chief of Police, WPPA Executive Director Jim Palmer […]
DOJ/Open Records Lawsuit
On April 28, 2026, a Dane County Circuit Court ruling issued a ruling to require the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release a statewide dataset identifying more than 16,000 current […]
Wisconsin State Journal Editorial: Dane County court wrong to release police officer data
Published online on May 1, 2026 and in print on May 3, 2026. Dane County court wrong to release police officer data By Jim Palmer A recent Dane County Circuit […]
The WPPA’s Statement Following DOJ Open Records Court Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In response to a Dane County Circuit Court ruling on April 28, 2026, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release a statewide dataset identifying more than […]
Training that Makes an Impact
Attorney-Led Training for Law Enforcement: Practical, Affordable, and Built for Today’s Challenges Law enforcement agencies today are being asked to do more than ever—often with limited resources and increasing scrutiny. […]
The WPPA’s Statement on the Retirement of Sen. Van Wanggaard
(MADISON, Wis.) Following Senator Van Wanggaard’s announcement that he will retire at the end of his term and not seek reelection, WPPA Executive Director Jim Palmer issued the following statement: […]
IRS Clarifies “No Tax on Overtime” Rule: What WPPA Members Need to Know
IRS Clarifies “No Tax on Overtime” Rule: What WPPA Members Need to Know Because there has been widespread confusion about the so-called “No Tax on Overtime” rule, the WPPA wants […]
The WPPA Secures Major Open Records Victory in Racine Case
The WPPA’s commitment to protecting the law enforcement profession, its members’ benefits, and the integrity of public institutions was again on full display when the WPPA secured a recent major […]
The WPPA’s Public Advocacy Page
HOT OFF THE PRESS! State police union calls for release of evidence in Madison School Board member’s arrest (Wisconsin State Journal) Madison Police Monitor says Oversight Board doesn’t manage her […]
OPINION: Desecration of police memorial in Madison demands serious consequences
OPINION Desecration of police memorial in Madison demands serious consequences | Jim Palmer On the grounds of the state Capitol in Madison stands a solemn stone memorial engraved with the […]