The WPPA Expresses Its Frustration with Gov. Evers’ Statements Regarding Jacob Blake Incident
(MADISON) – Following the detailed announcement by Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley of his decision not to bring criminal charges against the Kenosha officers involved in the shooting of […]
The WPPA 2020 Legislative Report Card & Election Endorsements
The WPPA 2020 Legislative Report Card & Election Endorsements (MADISON, Wis.) – On October 30, the WPPA released its detailed assessment of state lawmakers and their treatment of law enforcement […]
The WPPA’s Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake
(MADISON, Wis.) – Following the shooting of Jacob Blake by officers in Kenosha on August 23, the executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA), Jim Palmer, issued this […]
The WPPA Issues Statement on the Death of George Floyd
(MADISON, Wis.) – Following the May 25 death of George Floyd, the executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA), Jim Palmer, issued this statement: We extend our […]
Gov. Evers Announces $200 Million Local Government Aid Program
MADISON — On May 27, Gov. Tony Evers announced the launch of the “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” program, a $200 million effort aimed at helping local leaders […]
The WPPA Public Poll on COVID-19 Issues
WPPA Survey Finds Overwhelming Statewide Support for Law Enforcement and ‘Stay at Home Orders’ (MADISON) – The state’s largest law enforcement group – the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) – […]
National Police Week Recap
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed the week of May 15 as ‘National Police Week,’ a time during which our country annually recognizes those officers who have lost their lives in […]
GOP Virus Relief Package Fails First Responders
GOP Virus Relief Package Fails First Responders MADISON – Amended only minutes before it was to receive a vote in the State Assembly last week, a package of measures […]
Gov. Evers Proposes COVID-19 Hazard Pay & Worker’s Comp. Coverage
Governor Evers to Propose Hazard Pay & Worker’s Comp. Coverage for COVID-19 Since the coronavirus pandemic first began, the WPPA has been in constant contact with state and federal […]
New Law for Body-Worn Cameras
New Statutory Rules for Agencies Using Body-Worn Cameras Wis. Stat. § 165.87 On February 28, Gov. Tony Evers signed into law bipartisan legislation establishing uniform regulations and guidelines for the […]