The Official Publication of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association Wisconsin Police Journal - 1January 2018 • Vol. 86, No. 1 Anywhere. Anytime. WPPA Death Benefit Increased to $5,000 Page 3 Convention 2018: Life in a High-Tech Fishbowl Pages 12-15 Service Award Nominations Due January 5! Pages 16-17 WPPA Launches Extended Legal Protection Plan Page 6 Officer-Involved Shootings 2014-2017 Page 3Wisconsin Police Journal - 2 DAILY NEEDS DIRECTORY Governor Scott K. Walker P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707-7863, 608-266-1212 Attorney General Brad Schimel P.O. Box 7857, Madison, WI 53707-7857 608-266-1221, Fax 608-267-2779 Division of Law Enforcement Services P.O. Box 7857, Madison, WI 53707-7857 608-266-7751, Fax 608-266-1656 Crime Information Bureau P.O. Box 2718, Madison, WI 53701-2718 608-266-7314, Fax 608-267-1338 Training and Standards Bureau P.O. Box 7070, Madison, WI 53707-7070 608-266-8800, Fax 608-266-7869 State Crime Laboratory-Madison 4626 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705-2156 608-266-2031, Fax 608-267-1303 State Crime Laboratory-Milwaukee 1578 South 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204-2860 414-382-7500, Fax 414-382-7507 State Crime Laboratory-Wausau 7100 W. Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401-8410 715-845-8626, Fax 715-848-5833 Division of Criminal Investigation P.O. Box 7857, Madison, WI 53707-7857 608-266-1671, Fax 608-267-2777 Wisconsin Emergency Management P.O. Box 7865, Madison, WI 53707-7865 608-242-3232, Fax 608-242-3247 Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection Hotline 800-422-7128 Office of Crime Victim Services P.O. Box 7951, Madison, WI 53707-7951, 608-264-9497 Driver License Records and Checking 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison, WI 53705, 608-266-2353 Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement P.O. Box 8933, Madison, WI 53708-8933, 608-266-3969 Concerns of Police Survivors Wisconsin Chapter 866-420-2500 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Museum of Valor 660 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53713, 608-273-3840 Wisconsin Injured Law Enforcement Officers Resource Council P.O. Box 397 Genesee Depot, WI 53127, www.wileorc.org Legislative Information Hotline 800-362-9472 Local 608-266-9960 Purposes And Aims Of The Wisconsin Police Journal The Official Publication of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association The Wisconsin Police Journal is the voice of thousands of WPPA members throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Police Journal is dedicated to the following principles: • To disseminate important news and information affecting the WPPA membership. • To publicize the purposes, programs and public service projects of the WPPA. • To inform government officials and state legislators of the problems and concerns of the membership. • To inform the citizens of Wisconsin of the duties of the law enforcement officer and to encourage public acceptance of, and compliance with, the laws of the state. • To reflect the proper and deserved image of law enforcement officers in order to help them perform their responsibilities to provide security for all persons and protect the rights of the individual regardless of race, creed or religion. • To defend and promote the integrity of law enforcement officers who, at great personal sacrifice, are devoting their lives and careers to the noble profession of law enforcement. Wisconsin Police Journal - 2Wisconsin Police Journal - 3 Wisconsin Professional Police Association January 2018 • Vol. 86, No. 1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT OFFICERS President – Todd Hoover, Racine Vice President – Lisa Gerbig, Onalaska Sups. Treasurer – Mike Chinander, Eau Claire Secretary – Scott Jennings, Juneau County Sergeant at Arms – Nichelle Nelson, Waukesha DIRECTORS Brian Barbour – Oneida County Steven Bartels – Waukesha James Brigham – Dane County Allison Cerqua – West Allis William Chesen – Retirees Jeffrey Darst – Superior Dale Gerbig, II – La Crosse John Hetland – Racine Mark Hollister – Chippewa County Ted Knoeck – Marathon County Dennis LeCaptain – Janesville Travis Levandowski – Portage County Kevin Linsmeier – Madison Daniel Littleton – Minocqua Kurt Pierce – Dane County Sups. Tom Poss – Appleton Kelly Powers – Madison David Raddatz – Fond du Lac Robert Richardson – Dane County Kyle Roder – Eau Claire Andrew Rosenow – La Crosse Trevor Rud – Pepin County Nick Stachula – West Allis EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR James L. Palmer, II GENERAL OPERATIONS OFFICE 660 John Nolen Dr., Suite 300, Madison WI 53713 (608) 273-3840; (800) 362-8838; (608) 273-3904 Fax Web Site: www.wppa.com Editor and Design: Julie Neeley Printing: Thysse Printing; Oregon, WI CORRESPONDENCE Address all magazine editorial correspondence to: WPPA, 660 John Nolen Dr., Suite 300, Madison WI 53713. POSTMASTER: send address changes to: Wisconsin Police Journal 660 John Nolen Dr., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713 ABOUT THE WISCONSIN POLICE JOURNAL The WISCONSIN POLICE JOURNAL (ISSN 1086- 5187) Vol. 86, No. 1, is owned and published by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, 660 John Nolen Dr., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713. The WISCONSIN POLICE JOURNAL is published quarterly (January, April, July, and October) and is circulated to dues-paying members of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Members’ subscriptions are included in dues. For retirees and non- members, the subscription price is $12 per year. Subscriptions will be accepted only from bona fide law enforcement officers and students enrolled in law enforcement. COPYRIGHT & POSTAGE Periodical Postage Paid at Madison, Wisconsin, and additional mailing offices. Material contained herein shall not be reproduced in any form without express advanced written permission. Manuscripts and photos will not be returned unless accompanied by an addressed, stamped envelope. Copyright© 2018 Wisconsin Professional Police Association Anywhere. Anytime. As depicted on the cover of this issue of the Wisconsin Police Journal, officer-involved shootings can occur anywhere. From 2014 through 2017, a grand total of 107 shootings took place in Wisconsin, and they clearly span the entire state. There may have been a time when these incidents seemed to be a rare phenomenon largely confined within our bigger cities, but that no longer appears to be the case. Indeed, the most-recent shootings in Crandon, Ashland, Komensky, Odanah, and Peshtigo all serve to further reinforce this undeniable truth. Additionally, the officer-involved shooting data that we’ve collected over the last four years offers some interesting insights as to when these highly sensitive critical incidents are more likely to occur, and they provide us with an assessment tool that we can use to evaluate the shootings that take place in any given year. As shown in the chart above, for example, 2017 largely followed the trend established in previous years, with an increased number of shootings Continued on page 5 James L. Palmer, II Comments and letters can be sent to palmer@ wppa.com or Twitter @ JimPalmerwiMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Like many of you, the beginning of a new year causes me to reflect upon the gains and losses of the past and contemplate those of the future. As it relates to the first year of my tenure as WPPA president, I’m especially proud of our law enforcement community, and of this organization’s successful efforts to serve you. As partially reflected on the eye-opening cover of this issue of the magazine, Wisconsin’s officers have been busier than ever. Whether you serve in an urban area or a rural one, your jobs have become more challenging – and more treacherous. For instance, our state lost two dedicated officers last year – Everest Metro Detective Jason Weiland and Wisconsin State Trooper Anthony Borostowski . While each of us recognizes that any call for service can quickly become dangerous, the tragic deaths of these two officers are sobering reminders of how real that truly is. Just as all of you have continued to successfully answer the growing demands of your communities, the WPPA has continued to successfully answer the calls for representation when officers need it the most. This is reflected, in part, by the fact that the WPPA’s membership has continued to grow. In that vein, I am pleased to welcome into our ranks the officers in Lodi, Kewaunee, Hillsboro, and Coon Valley , along with the supervisory officers in Manitowoc County as well. Due to our consistent growth, and the incredible efforts of the WPPA’s talented statewide staff, I am pleased to report to you that the 2018 budget approved by the organization’s Board of Directors not only builds upon the unparalleled services and benefits that we provide, but it does so without increasing your dues. Consisting of active officers like you from all across Wisconsin, the Board has continuously challenged this organization’s professional staff to be as effective and efficient as possible, and the staff has continued to deliver. Thanks to the combined efforts and dedication of the WPPA Board and staff, we are thrilled to be launching a monumental new way to fulfill an even greater degree of your personal legal needs: The WPPA Extended Legal Protection Plan. Jim Palmer’s article provides more information about this exciting new benefit, which offers a wonderful option for officers that feel they need additional legal protection beyond what we currently provide. While WPPA members already receive legal services that fall outside of collective bargaining, such as representation for critical incidents and police and fire commission proceedings, the WPPA Extended Legal Protection Plan allows members to secure an unlimited amount of pre-paid legal coverage for criminal charges and civil lawsuits, and it extends to statutory legal matters like worker’s compensation and duty disability issues as well. In the current environment facing those of us that police our communities, the WPPA has stepped up to find additional ways to meet your ever-expanding needs and challenges, and this plan represents a significant enhancement to the already unmatched services we provide. As an organization that is run by cops, for cops, the WPPA knows how important our state’s officers are, and the entire organization is committed to being there to defend you and the critically- important role you play in keeping Wisconsin safe. In addition to maintaining and enhancing the outstanding services that we provide, I am thrilled to announce that the Board has increased the financial assistance available through the WPPA’s scholarship program by increasing the total amount of money it can annually award qualified applicants to $12,000. Each year, the WPPA’s Scholarship Committee awards grants to students that are pursuing two- or four-year degrees in a law enforcement-related field. The Committee determines both the number and the amount of scholarships to be given, and it will now have a bigger pot from which to issue those awards. Additional information for those interested in learning more about our scholarships can be found on our website and on page 16 of this issue, but I am extraordinarily pleased that the WPPA is expanding this important program to help support the strength and stability of the future of our profession. The WPPA has also increased its death benefit to $5,000. For anyone who has assisted the family of an officer that has died, you know that the state and federal death benefits available can take months, if not years, to obtain. By contrast, the WPPA issues a death benefit as soon as we learn of a member’s passing. Having seen more families than we care to count that have had to face the death of an officer and then worry about how to meet their basic needs, the Board was eager to use the WPPA’s healthy financial standing to strengthen and enhance our ability to help an officer’s loved ones at a time of incredible grief and stress. On a related note, I would like to remind each of you that the WPPA can only issue a death benefit to the person you have designated Continued on page 7 Todd Hoover Comments and letters can be sent to hoover1803@sbcglobal.net Wisconsin Police Journal - 4Wisconsin Police Journal - 5 Executive Director’s Report Continued: taking place in the generally warmer spring and summer months. That may not come as much of a surprise to you, but at a minimum, this data reflects the consistent manner in which they occur. The WPPA is the only entity in Wisconsin that collects this data, and it provides us with an important resource that we can utilize as we publicly advocate on behalf of our law enforcement community. It can also help us ensure that we are implementing the best means available to protect you in the face of ever-increasing challenges. It is for that reason that, after much consideration and planning, we are very pleased to be launching a monumental expansion of our legal services for those WPPA members that want it. NEW: The WPPA Extended Legal Protection Plan You face a wide variety of extraordinary threats and attacks in your service to keep your community safe. Unfortunately, those dangers are not limited to the streets that you patrol. Increasingly around the country, officers are finding themselves being targeted by ambitious prosecutors hoping to score political points and opportunistic civil attorneys eager to score a quick settlement – all because officers were doing their jobs. In the process, officers can find their reputations destroyed and personal finances ruined. This is totally unacceptable. Fairly recently, for example, a deputy was charged criminally for a fatal squad accident that occurred while responding to a fellow officer's calls for help. Though the deputy was ultimately acquitted, her legal defense costs reached nearly $200,000. The WPPA has established a long and proud history of working to protect you at the bargaining table, in the legislature, and within the communities you serve. Our in-house attorneys currently represent members in a wide variety of areas that are connected to your employment and the collective bargaining agreements that govern that vital service. WPPA attorneys also represent members in critical incidents, which are not addressed by your contracts, such as when officers are involved in shootings, squad accidents, or in-custody deaths. In short, we have been widely recognized as having the most legal experience of anyone in the state when it comes to the dedicated men and women that police our state. For the first time ever, the WPPA can now protect you on a broader scale through a comprehensive new plan — one that you can’t afford not to have. Effective immediately, we are accepting enrollment into our new pre-paid legal protection plan to fully cover all of your costs in legal matters that, while related to your employment, fall outside of your contract and the services that the WPPA currently provides. Extended Legal Protection Plan Highlights: 1. Under this optional plan, the WPPA will cover all of the costs in connection to the following types of legal matters that are not currently covered by your WPPA membership: Criminal defense in actions stemming from conduct performed in the capacity of a law enforcement officer; Civil defense (e.g., civil rights claims) in actions stemming from conduct performed in the capacity of a law enforcement officer for which an officer’s employer does not provide representation; Worker’s compensation cases; and Duty disability cases. 2. This plan is only available to full-service members in good standing and members from retainer local associations that do not have binding arbitration. 3. Each member must enroll in the extended plan on an individual basis by completing the plan contract available at www.wppa.com and by submitting the annual plan fee. Local associations may pay for their members out of their treasuries, but the WPPA must receive a signed extended plan contract and the annual plan fee for each individual member in order for them to be enrolled. 4. The annual fee for this extended legal plan is $72. 5. The plan even covers outside (non-WPPA) attorneys that have been vetted and approved by the WPPA. Assaults on officers in the line of duty and the violent crimes that often drive them, are on the rise in Wisconsin. So is the uninformed scrutiny and exploitative litigation that often follows your profession as you work to combat this incredibly challenging environment. The WPPA Extended Legal Protection Plan was established to provide you and your families with a safety net of additional legal coverage to give you the peace of mind you need as you work to keep the peace in our communities. As Wisconsin's largest law enforcement group, the WPPA recognizes the sacrifices that you and your families make, and we have been proud to serve our state’s law enforcement community in so many areas. We know that you deserve nothing less than the best, and we are excited to expand our ability to protect you and those who rely upon you. For more information about this groundbreaking new service option, or to enroll and begin receiving the added protection that it provides, go to our website at www.wppa.com. And as always, stay safe, stay informed, and stay in touch. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Wisconsin Police Journal - 6 The Milwaukee Bucks welcome law enforcement personnel and their friends and families to our inaugural ‘Back the Badge Night!’ This special package includes: • A limited edition Bucks/Law Enforcement challenge coin. • All kids 16 and under will be invited to shoot a post-game free throw on the court. • A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wisconsin Injured Law Enforcement Officers Resource Council. Inaugural Back the Badge Night Friday, March 9 vs. New York Knicks TIP-OFF 7:00 PM BMO Harris Bradley Center VS Order at BUCKS.COM/BUCKSPASS Enter promo code BADGE in the “access an offer” box For questions, contact Andrew O’Herron at 414-908-3760 or AOHerron@bucks.com All fields must be filled out completely First & Last name (m ust be 18+) Address CityStateZip Day Phone Email Payment Method (circle one) VISAMCAMEXDISC Check payable to Milwaukee Bucks Card #Exp Signature # of TicketsLocationSpecial RateTotal More options available online. Suites available by phone only. 200 Level Baseline$71$ 400 Level Side$39$ 400 Level Corner$23$ Additional WILEORC Donation $ Total $ Order online at: BUCKS.COM/BUCKSPASS Promo code: Badge Mail Orders to: Milwaukee Bucks, Attn: Andrew O’Herron 1543 N. 2nd St, 6th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Scan & Email to: AOHerron@bucks.com Deadline to purchase tickets: Friday, February 9 All tickets will be delivered electronically. All persons two and older require their own ticket. No exchanges or refunds. Orders are subject to availability. The Bucks reserve the right to restrict or cancel orders. Group tickets may not be resold, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Bucks. Savings based on single game ticket values. Prices and package are subject to change.Message from President Continued: as a beneficiary on your dues authorization form, even if it is someone no longer in your life (for example, an ex-spouse). Also, if we don’t have a form on file, we can’t pay the benefit at all. While no one cares to consider their own mortality, I strongly urge you to review and update your death benefit designations from time-to-time so that they reflect your current wishes. Anyone needing to change those designations can very easily find the simple form necessary to do so under the “Resources” tab on the WPPA’s website, or by contacting the organization’s main office. Ensuring that your death benefit information is up-to-date today could spare your loved ones additional grief and confusion tomorrow, so please take a few moments to update the information that we have on file for you. As the state’s largest law enforcement group, the WPPA is proud to build upon our past successes in protecting Wisconsin’s finest and plan for the forthcoming challenges confronting all of us that wear a badge. Never before has more been asked of you by your communities, and never before has the WPPA gone to greater lengths to protect you and your loved ones. We recognize that Wisconsin’s law enforcement community is very special and we are committed to safeguarding the dedicated men and women that keep our state safe. We’ve got your six. DATES TO REMEMBER 2018 April 8 - 14 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 21-22 The WPPA’s 86th Annual Convention, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells May 6 - 12 National Correctional Officers Week May 11 WPPA Pancake Breakfast, Olin Park, Madison May 11 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, State Capitol May 13 - 19 National Police Week June 6 - 7 Final Leg, Law Enforcement Torch Run® June 7 - 9 Wisconsin Special Olympics Summer Games, Stevens Point August 12 - 13 WPPA Golf Tournament hosted by Dunn County and Menomonie September 9 - 11 41st Annual Musky Hunt, Minocqua If you have an emergency, please call (608) 273-3840, local or toll-free, (800) 362-8838 and follow the prompt to be put in touch with the appropriate staff. Please note: In observance of national holidays, all WPPA Offices will be closed January 1, 2018. Wisconsin Police Journal - 7 NAPO Victory! House Passes Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act In a victory for NAPO, the House passed the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228) by voice vote on November 28, moving us one step closer to getting this bill signed into law. The Senate passed its version of the bill (S. 867) by unanimous consent back in May. The House made a minor amendment to the bill, so it must go back to the Senate for a final vote. NAPO is working with Senate Judiciary Committee leadership and the Senate Majority Leader’s office, as well as the sponsors of S. 867, Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Don Young (R-IN), to ensure the Senate swiftly takes up and passes this important bill. Our goal is to have the House-passed bill to skip Committee consideration and go straight to the Senate floor for a unanimous consent vote before Congress adjourns for Christmas recess. The legislation would help law enforcement agencies establish or enhance mental health care services for their officers by making grants available to initiate peer mentoring pilot programs, developing resources for mental health providers based on the specific mental health challenges faced by law enforcement, and supporting law enforcement officers by studying the effectiveness of crisis hotlines and annual mental health checks. The House amendment to the bill would ensure that this study would be complete within a year of the enactment of this Act. According to the National Study of Police Suicides, officers are 2.5 times more likely to die from suicides than from homicides. State and local law enforcement officers are our nation’s first responders. They respond to our country’s greatest tragedies as well as violent crimes that unfortunately occur more frequently in our communities. They have seen and experienced horrors that they cannot forget, yet they still put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. It is time that we as a nation recognize the stress and strain of the job and give officers the resources they need to address their emotional and mental wellbeing. NAPO thanks Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN), and Senators Donnelly and Young for their support of the law enforcement community and their leadership on this important issue. We look forward to seeing this bill signed into law and will keep our members updated on its status. If you have any questions about this bill, please contact Andy Edmiston at aedmiston@napo. org. The Washington Report The Newsletter of the National Association of Police OrganizationsWisconsin Police Journal - 8 By Bill Chesen Hope you had a Merry Christmas and let’s make this the best New Year ever! Now is time to make some personal resolutions, like starting that retirement account. My wife and I made a resolution to not exchange gifts anymore. I won’t have to exchange what she gets me and she won’t have to exchange what I get her. I was reading about Asset Allocated Target Date Funds. The program is really simple, or maybe it’s just me that’s simple, but here’s how it works. You just set the date you plan (hope) to retire then you start saving. They’ll talk about risk assessment, how aggressive you want to be and what you hope to have at the time you retire. As we start the new year, you should look into that new retirement account. I’m making another New Year’s resolution this year, I’m working harder at reducing my expenses. I was upset the other day, when I got our cell phone bill, it was over $200. I called my carrier and at the end of our 10 minute conversation I had reduced the bill to $90 per month. My cable bill is next. Just making a few phone calls can save you money and you can add those savings to debt reduction or better yet, your retirement account. It’s money you can put to a better use and you won’t miss it because you were already spending it. So I’ve devised a plan to get rich and lose weight. With my new magic powder, still in the development stage, you take a shower then get in the dryer. Ten minutes later you come out wrinkle free, three sizes smaller and smell April fresh. Don’t you wish it worked that way! Well that’s like retirement, you wish it were magic but reality is you need to have a plan and work at it. With the stock market flying higher everyday it makes you wonder when that correction will come, but with a long term plan for retirement you’ll end up a winner. Now the disclaimer, as always success is based on how and when you implement your plan; the sooner the better or the longer you’ll have to work. WRS did a great job for us this year again and they met their goals for both the Variable and Core funds so we will be seeing a raise in benefits. I have a friend Anthony, who left an LEO position in another state and moved to Wisconsin. His previous years of service won’t transfer to the department he joined here. He is concerned about his retirement so I told him he’ll have to get his 25 years in and NO divorce to make the WRS work for him. With good planning and some effort, he’ll have a great retirement and so will you! Here’s to an early Spring and start saving! Until next time, stay safe! RETIREES CORNER RETIRED Congratulations to the following WPPA members who have retired from active service. Appleton Nathaniel Kopesky Brookfield Richard Oehlke Dane County John Brogan Scott Dzekute Kelly Rehwoldt David Slauson Eau Claire Gary Axness William Slaggie Fond du Lac County Trevor Driscoll Dean Schelinske Renee Schuster Green County Bradley Gilbert Green Lake County Karl Guenther Kenosha County Jeffrey Marsh Douglas Wade La Crosse Patrick Hogan Lafayette County Michael Gorham Madison George Chavez Thomas Grosse Oconto County Chail Franks Plover James Decker Portage County Steve Retzki Pulaski James Tinlin Racine Frank Miller Theodore Schlitz River Falls Charles Golden Rock County Kenneth Marquardt Thomas Roth Sauk County Theresa Giese Sawyer County Robert House Gregg Thorhaug Superior Todd Ayers UW Police Douglas Scheller Waukesha County Bradley Anderson West Allis Scott Geyso Thomas Kulinski Scott Waarvik Get Important, Timely WRS-Related News and Announcements with Free Email Service Find out about important Wisconsin Retirement System WRS benefits-related news and informa tion between regularly-scheduled editions of WRS News. Sign up for ETF E-Mail Updates, a free e-mail notification service of the Department of Employee Trust Funds. You will hear from them when they post online content, important announcements, benefit presentation schedules, new services and website features, and much more. Registration for ETF E-Mail Updates is easy, free and fast. Look for the red envelope icon on their website at http://etf.wi.gov.Wisconsin Police Journal - 9 On March 22, 2017, four lives were tragically taken from our community. Jason was one of the four community members murdered on that day as he attempted to arrest the murder suspect. Families, loved ones and our entire community were significantly rocked and impacted by the tragic events of that day. Our law enforcement community lost Detective Jason Weiland of the Everest Metro Police Department. Jason was well liked, he had close friends at all the area law enforcement agencies. Jason chose a life of service, and he was dedicated to making a difference in his community. On May 12-19, 2018 in Washington D.C., Jason’s service to our community will be forever memorialized during National Police Week. At the candle light vigil, Jason’s name will be read along with all the other law enforcement officers that were killed in the line of duty in 2017. Jason’s name will also be unveiled and permanently etched into stone at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during this time. Many local officers have a strong desire to be present for this meaningful tribute to Jason and to make sure that Jason’s surviving family, Kara, Anna and Ella have the support they need during this difficult time. We would love to have our community partners show their support by helping us cover some of the expenses that Jason’s family and the 50-70 officers will incur to honor their brother in service to this community. Donate so everyone can HONOR Jason. $10,000 Police Commissioner Level • Billed as a Premier sponsor or sponsors • Two people may join the trip with officers (additional cost) • Company team building retreat including firearms exercise • Photo op when officers leave for Washington D.C. • Video sponsorship Recognition • Company logo included on all materials • Company logo on banner & program • Company logo on all marketing materials including Facebook • Annual report recognition • Annual awards banquet recognition $7,500 Police Chief Level • Company team building retreat including firearms exercise • Photo op when officers leave for Washington D.C. • Video sponsorship Recognition • Company logo included on all materials • Company logo on banner & program • Company logo on all marketing materials including Facebook • Annual report recognition • Annual awards banquet recognition $5,000 Deputy Police Chief Level • Video sponsorship Recognition • Company logo included on all materials • Company logo on banner & program • Company logo on all marketing materials including Facebook • Annual report recognition • Annual awards banquet recognition $2,500 Police Captain Level • Company logo included on all materials • Company logo on banner & program • Company logo on all marketing materials including Facebook • Annual report recognition • Annual awards banquet recognition $1,000 Police Lieutenant Level $500 Police Sergeant Level $250 Police Detective Level $100 Police Officer Level $50 K9 Handler Level • Annual report recognition • Annual awards banquet recognition You can give online at: www.cfoncw.org, give now tab and select fund “National Police Week” Help Jason‘s Family and officers from Everest Metropolitan Police Department, Wausau Police Department, Marathon County Sheriff’s Office and Rothschild Police Department attend THE NATIONAL MemORIAL SERVICE Honoring JASON. HELP US HONOR DETECTIVE JASON WEILAND All of the amazing people in the world will always outnumber the criminals. Anna Weiland “ “ The Weiland Family: Jason, Kara & the Girls learn more About National Police week at: www.policeweek.org The Event Honoring Jason in Washington D.C. is a time of healing and support for the officers and their families. It will allow them the opportunity to support Jason's wife Kara and his daughters Ella and Anna as they recognize Jason's ultimate sacrifice. The Weiland Family: Jason, Kara & the Girls HELP US HONOR DETECTIVE JASON WEILAND On March 22, 2017 four lives were tragically taken from our community. Jason was one of the four community members murdered that day as he attempted to arrest the murder suspect. Families, loved ones and our entire community were significantly rocked and impacted by the events of that day. Our law enforcement community lost Detective Jason Weiland of the Everest Metro Police Department. Jason was well liked and he had close friends at all the area law enforcement agencies. Jason chose a life of service and he was dedicated to making a difference in his community. On May 13-19, 2018 in Washington D.C., Jason’s service to our community will be forever memorialized during National Police Week. At the candle light vigil, Jason’s name will be read along with all the other law enforcement officers that were killed in the line of duty in 2017. Jason’s name will also be unveiled and permanently etched into stone at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during this time. Many local officers have a strong desire to be present for this meaningful tribute to Jason and to make sure that Jason’s surviving family, Kara, Anna and Ella have the support they need during this difficult time. We would love to have our community partners show their support by helping us cover some of the expenses that Jason’s family and the 50-70 officers will incur to honor their brother in service to this community. HELP JASON’S FAMILY AND OFFICERS FROM EVEREST METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, WAUSAU POLICE DEPARTMENT, MARATHON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND ROTHSCHILD POLICE DEPARTMENT ATTEND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING JASON. Your gifts are tax deductible. You can give online at: www.cfoncw.org, give now tab and select fund “National Police Week” or Make checks payable to: The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Note in the memo that your gift is for “National Police Week” Mail to: The Community Foundation, 500 First Street, Suite 2600, Wausau, WI 54403 Questions: Contact Detective Shane Heilmann at 715-359-4202 or Shane.Heilmann@co.marathon.wi.usNext >