Wisconsin Police Journal April 2019 • Vol. 87, No. 2 The Official Publication of the Wisconsin Professional Police AssociationWisconsin Police Journal - 2 Wisconsin Professional Police Association April 2019 • Vol. 87, No. 2 OFFICERS President – Todd Hoover, Racine Vice President – 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 Don Burrows – Polk County William Chesen – Retirees Jeffrey Darst – Superior Danielle Engen – Onalaska Dan Frei – Madison Dale Gerbig, II – La Crosse Justin Greuel – Eau Claire John Hetland – Racine Mark Hollister – Chippewa County Ted Knoeck – Marathon County Dennis LeCaptain – Janesville Travis Levandowski – Portage County Daniel Littleton – Minocqua Kurt Pierce – Dane County Sups. Tom Poss – Appleton Kelly Powers – Madison Robert Richardson – Dane County Andrew Rosenow – La Crosse Trevor Rud – Pepin County Nick Stachula – West Allis Travis Tuttle – Fond du Lac 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 53575 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. 87, No. 2, 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© 2019 Wisconsin Professional Police Association 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 - 2 Table of Contents Message from the President p. 3 Extended Legal Protection Plan p. 4 Executive Director's Report p. 5 From the Desk of Attorney General Josh Kaul p. 6 Wisconsin Officers Receive National Honor p. 7 Retirees Corner p. 8 WPPA to Host Law Enforcement Breakfast p. 9 29th Annual WLEM Ceremony p. 9 Law Enforcement Torch Run® p. 10-11 2019 WPPA Golf Outing p. 12 WPPA's 87th Annual Convention "Life on the Thin Blue Line" Convention Information p. 13 Registration p. 14 Keynote Speaker Will Aitchison p. 15 Candidates for Board of Directors p. 15-16 Child Care p. 17 Annual Bags Tournament to Benefit MoV p. 18 Run For WPPA Board of Directors p. 19 Convention Sponsors p. 19 WRS News-It's No Accident: WRS is Strong, Healthy p. 20 Wisconsin DOJ releases school threat protocols p. 20 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Museum of Valor p. 21 WPPA Merchandise p. 22MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I’m pleased and honored to open this issue of the Wisconsin Police Journal by welcoming the Green Bay Police Lieutenants Association and Iron County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Command Staff into the WPPA’s ranks. Perhaps the clearest evidence of our strength and effectiveness is our steady growth. Over the past several decades, we have consistently expanded the services that we provide and the ways in which we stand up for you and your families - and you have responded by joining us and strengthening our collective voice. The WPPA is Wisconsin’s premiere law enforcement group for many reasons, but first among them is the fact that we take very seriously the trust that you have placed in us to protect and defend you when you need us the most. For everyone at the WPPA – from its elected board of officers just like you to the dedicated employees that bargain our contracts and upon whom we rely when emergencies occur, the obligation to serve you effectively guides everything that we do. While no one in law enforcement needs any reminder of how dangerous our jobs can be, a recent report by The National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund revealed some startling news. Gunfire was the leading cause of law enforcement deaths in 2018 - a 12 percent increase from the prior year. Contrary to what had been a consistent trend in recent decades, law enforcement officers were more likely to die from gunfire than car crashes. Breaking down the firearms-related fatality data specifically, the report indicated that of the 52 officer deaths that occurred across the country, 14 officers died while attempting an arrest, eight officers were killed while engaged in an investigative activity, 12 were responding to either domestic or public disturbances, and five officers were killed after being ambushed. Closer to home, Wisconsin’s law enforcement community witnessed the tragic on-duty deaths of two officers last year, both of whom came from the Milwaukee Police Department. Charles Irvine, Jr. was killed in a squad crash on June 7 and Michael Michalski was shot and killed while seeking a suspect on July 25. Milwaukee lost another officer on February 6 of this year when Matthew Rittner was shot and killed by a man armed with an AK-47 while the officer was attempting to execute a narcotics and firearms-related search warrant. On behalf of everyone at the WPPA, our hearts and prayers go out to all those who mourn these terrible deaths, especially the friends and loved ones that supported these officers and their calling into public service. The names of Irvine and Michalski will be enshrined on the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial in Madison and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this May, and Rittner’s name will be commemorated next year. If you’re attending the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 10, plan to arrive to Olin Park in Madison well before the squad procession so that you can join us for the WPPA Pancake Breakfast. We have has hosted this event for many years, and it has become a great place for officers to meet, have a bite and relax before assembling for the procession to the Memorial Ceremony. Plus, it’s free! Also, there is still time to register to attend our 87th Annual Convention at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells on May 4-5. Just as in the past, this year’s convention will feature a wide variety of interesting speakers and workshops on a range of issues, such as law enforcement discipline, officer-involved death investigations, and officer wellness. The highlight of the event is always our Annual Service Awards Banquet, during which we will recognize amazing acts of bravery and valor exemplified by our officers in 2018. The WPPA Convention is a wonderful opportunity for officers to get together, to learn with and from one another, and it would be great to see you there! Whether you can make it or not, please be safe and know that we’re here to fight for you, your families, and your profession. We’ve got your six. Todd Hoover Comments and letters can be sent to hoover1803@ sbcglobal.net Plan to attend the 2019 Pistol Shoot Sergeant Ben Brouwer from Fox Point PD is organizing the WPPA Pistol Shoot. It will be held at the Menomonee Falls Rod and Gun Club on August 18 - 19. More details to follow on www.wppa.com or in the July issue of the WPJ. Wisconsin Police Journal - 3Wisconsin Police Journal - 4 Membership in WPPA Extended Legal Plan Continues to Grow Mirroring what’s occurring nationally, Wisconsin has seen numerous law enforcement officers charged criminally or sued civilly in the last few years for their actions in the line of duty. In 2011, for instance, a La Crosse County deputy was charged for a fatal squad accident that occurred while responding to a fellow officer’s urgent calls for help. In 2017, a Milwaukee officer was tried criminally and acquitted for fatally shooting an armed man during a traffic stop. Just last month, a mistrial was declared in the criminal trial of a Brown Deer officer in the non-fatal shooting of a 370-pound man that was overpowering both her and her partner in a physical struggle. Though none of these officers were convicted (prosecutors are currently considering whether to refile charges against the Brown Deer officer), each of them has incurred upwards of $100,000 in legal bills. The financial costs that a criminal prosecution can impose upon an officer are enormous, adding a huge burden to the emotional and physical toll that any critical incident already takes on an officer that was just doing their job. For that reason, the WPPA recently created its new Extended Legal Protection Plan. The ELPP is a pre-paid legal plan that will cover all of your legal costs if you are charged criminally or sued civilly for actions done in the line of duty. In addition, because we've seen far too many officers frustrated with issues related to statutory claims such as worker's compensation and duty disability, the plan extends to cover those vital areas as well. 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. Since it was launched over a year ago, over 1,200 WPPA members have already enrolled in the ELPP, and the WPPA office has been very busy processing the new enrollments that come in every day. As Wisconsin’s largest law enforcement group, 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 that 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. Despite the unparalleled level of services that we provide, the WPPA is committed to expanding its capacity to serve you and confront the ever-changing challenges that you face. 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 forced to act to protect themselves and the lives of others. The 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. 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 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. For more information about this ground-breaking new service option, or to enroll and begin receiving the added protection that it provides, go to our website at www.wppa.com. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Wisconsin Police Journal - 5 Critical Incident Update Since the last issue of the WPJ reached your homes, members of the WPPA’s field and legal staff have responded to assist officers involved in a variety of critical incident events. More specifically, deputies in Manitowoc County were involved in two separate pursuit-related officer-involved deaths, police officers in Fond du Lac had an individual die in custody as a result of an overdose, and there were also fatal police shootings involving officers from Waukesha, Augusta, and Eau Claire. Additionally, WPPA staff assisted officers in a use-of- force incident involving an officer in Waukesha that resulted in severe injuries. This brings the total number of officer-involved shootings for the year thus far to three, which is far below the seven that we had in Wisconsin by this time last year – possibly as a result to the extreme cold and snow of this past winter. Nonetheless, there have been 136 officer-involved shootings since we first began collecting that data in 2014. Governor Evers’ Budget-in-Brief During each two-year session of the legislature, the state budget comprises a significant proportion of our overall lobbying efforts. While we anticipate that the same will be true in the 2019-20 session, the Republicans that lead the state legislature publicly made our new Democratic governor readily aware of their intention to ignore his budget long before it had even been introduced. Despite that, there are some budgetary areas that could draw bipartisan support, such as additional funding for local prosecutors, granting some amount of flexibility to cities and towns struggling to grow their tax bases, criminal justice reform, and yes, even the decriminalization of marijuana when possessed by individuals in small amounts. The WPPA will be vigilant in making sure that lawmakers, regardless of the side of the aisle from which they hail, are made aware of the concerns of law enforcement regarding these issues. Further, they will know that we are paying close attention to the implications and results of their actions and how they affect our communities. Public safety ought not be a partisan issue, and we will continue our work to reinforce that all-important theme in everything that we do in our legislative advocacy. WPPA Offers Inservice Training Were you aware that we regularly provide training to local associations and law enforcement agencies? For example, in February and March, members of our field and legal staff led six two-hour in-service training blocks for the Manitowoc Police Department and surrounding agencies to provide guidance relative to officer-involved death investigations and the laws and considerations that every officer should know about their use of social media. All of the sessions were very well attended and the groups appeared thoroughly engaged. Some of the groups that we have presented to in the past include the Major Cities Chiefs Association’s Police Executive Leadership Institute, National Association of Police Organizations, Wisconsin Field Training Officers Association, Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, Wisconsin City/County Management Association and the University of Wisconsin Law School. We have also conducted law enforcement executive training for the Wisconsin Department of Justice. We would be happy to do the same for your agency or local association. If you or your chief or sheriff would like some additional information about the types of subject matter that we can cover, please do not hesitate to contact us. Staying on TraCs For nearly two years, WPPA members from across Wisconsin have contacted us to express complaints about Badger TraCS, the traffic and criminal software application now utilized by more than 90 percent of the law enforcement agencies in the state as their primary data collection and transmission system. While the concerns shared with us have been largely general in nature, they became prevalent enough that we decided to embark upon an effort to learn more about the specific issues that officers are experiencing so that we can consider presenting those concerns to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Department of Justice. Our hope and intention is that our members’ perspectives might be included as part of any formal effort to improve the software’s effectiveness and diminish its burden on officers throughout the state. Each WPPA local association president should have received an e-mail from us on February 21 expressing our desire to hear more from our members and asking the president to share it with their local members. I am very pleased to report that we have received a great response to this request for information. As of the press deadline for Continued on page 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT James L. Palmer, II Comments and letters can be sent to palmer@wppa. com or on Twitter @JimPalmerwiAs Wisconsin’s Attorney General, I’m committed to improving DOJ’s ability to assist law enforcement agencies in the important work you do to make Wisconsin safer. With our budget proposal, DOJ is requesting more resources for the crime labs, four additional digital forensic examiners, and two additional staff members who would work with the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. We’re seeking to enhance DOJ’s capacity to use modern technology to fight crime and to respond to criminal activity that involves the use of modern technology. We’re also requesting an additional Assistant Attorney General who can work on sexual assault cases and train and advise investigators and prosecutors. And we’ve requested more staff who can work on cases involving financial crimes and public-integrity cases. In addition, we’ve requested grant funding to support treatment and diversion and community-policing programs. In my view, an important part of responding effectively to the opioid epidemic and the growing meth problem is helping more people get the treatment they need to fight their addictions. I also believe that we get better outcomes—one of which is that law enforcement is likely to receive more information that can assist with investigations—when law enforcement agencies work with residents to strengthen law enforcement-community relationships and reduce crime. Along with the State Public Defender’s Office (SPD), the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association, the Association of State Prosecutors, and the Director of State Courts Office, DOJ is part of a Criminal Justice Coalition that’s advocating for increased funding for the criminal justice system. In addition to the aspects of DOJ’s budget request described above, DOJ is also pursuing funding to hire more prosecutors and increase the rates paid to public defenders. The goal is to ensure that the budget addresses areas within our criminal justice system that have been underfunded for many years. Additionally, I believe we need to reform the emergency-detention process in Wisconsin. The system we currently have in place results in officers spending far too much time transporting people. That’s bad for public safety: time spent transporting people is time that can’t be spent on other work to help keep communities safe. And it’s bad for people in crisis who can spend hours in the back of a squad car. I also believe we should expand on our efforts to improve officer wellness. As you know, law enforcement officers often work under extremely difficult circumstances. By sharing information about peer-support and other programs that have been effective, we can ensure that more officers who need assistance are able to get it. Lastly, I want to emphasize that we want to hear from you. We want to hear about what’s working well and where can we can improve. It's very important to me personally that we work closely together with the officers that do so much to keep all of us safe. Thank you for all that you do and for your service to out great state. From the Desk of Attorney General Josh Kaul Executive Director's Report Continued: this issue of the magazine, we are still wading through the generous feedback that we have received, which ranged from short e-mails lauding TraCs to more substantive descriptions of every shortcoming and technical glitch. If you or someone with whom you work would like to add your views to the mix, please contact me by e-mail at the address listed on page 5. Given the amount of input that we’ve received, we intend to e-mail again all those who already responded and ask them to weigh-in and offer a reaction to the comments of others. It is our hope that, through this process, we will be able to ensure that whatever we might propose in terms of improvements is well-informed and will benefit officers throughout the state. Despite the fact that the WPPA already advocates for you in a broad range of ways, we are always on the lookout for additional opportunities to strengthen our service to you and your profession. If you have any suggestions as to how we can confront the new and dynamic challenges that you face every day, please don’t ever hesitate to let us know. Until then, stay safe, stay informed, and stay in touch. Death Benefit Increased to $5,000 - Update Your Beneficiary! When was the last time you updated your WPPA Authorization Form? Have you married? Divorced? Do you wish to change your beneficiary? Update your information at wppa.com or e-mail Lori McDougall, lmcdougall@wppa.com. Wisconsin Police Journal - 6Wisconsin Police Journal - 7 For the last quarter of a century, the National Association of Police Organizations has paid tribute to outstanding law enforcement officers from across the country for going above and beyond the call of duty through its annual TOP COPS Awards®. Honorees are nominated by their fellow officers for their outstanding service during the preceding calendar year, and an independent awards committee comprised of national law enforcement representatives wades through hundreds of nominations from every U.S. state and territory in order to select the best cases. In March, NAPO announced that multiple officers from Wisconsin would be among those recognized as part of its prestigious awards program. Middleton Police Officers Tyler Loether and Richard O'Connor and Dane County Sheriff's Deputies Matthew Earll and David Lambrecht are credited with saving countless lives when they rushed into an office building last September to confront a heavily-armed man after he had shot four co-workers. The gunman, who had a history of schizophrenia and who had been banned from having firearms more than a decade ago, was killed in a gunfight after he shot at the officers. For their swift and courageous response to this high-risk active shooter situation, the officers are among their counterparts from across the nation as honorable mentions for NAPO’s 2018 TOP COPS Award®. In February, the officers were honored by the Wisconsin State Assembly as part of the chamber’s “Hometown Heroes” program to recognize people that make a difference in their communities. For that distinction, the officers were nominated by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and selected by the Assembly Majority Leader, State Rep. Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna). “The TOP COPS Awards® provide an opportunity for all of us to recognize the brave men and women in America’s law enforcement community who selflessly put their lives on the line day-in and day-out,” said NAPO President Mick McHale. “Law Enforcement Officers care deeply about the citizens and communities they serve, and this honor is one way of letting them know that their contributions are not taken for granted.” This year’s honorees will formally receive their awards at the 26th Annual TOP COPS Awards® Dinner on May 13 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. In addition to officers from throughout the United States, the event hosts a variety of celebrities from popular television programs such as Law & Order, Blue Bloods, Cold Case, NCIS, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation to serve as award presenters. In past years, the awards ceremony has also featured speakers such as the President and Vice President, as well as the U.S. Attorney General. The officers from Dane County, Middleton and Madison will also be among those that the WPPA will be formally recognizing when it holds its annual awards banquet at the Kalahari Resort on May 4. About NAPO: The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police unions and associations from across the United States and was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of America’s law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political action and education. Founded in 1978, NAPO is the strongest unified voice supporting law enforcement officers in the United States. NAPO represents more than 1,000 police units and associations, and more than 241,000 sworn law enforcement officers who share a common dedication to vigorous and effective representation on behalf of our nation’s law enforcement officers. Wisconsin Officers Receive National HonorWisconsin Police Journal - 8 By Bill Chesen Spring is almost here and for some of us it is a time to plant and prepare for our Fall needs. Preparing for retirement is the same. You'd better get started now if you want to have a good crop to live off of when you retire. Have you started saving? I dream every night of walking on a sandy beach but when I wake in the morning, I find foot prints in our cats litter box. That will soon change, before the end of the year I will be leaving law enforcement so I can walk on our beach in Florida. I want to say a little about my background as a police officer. I started working for the DNR in 1972 as a park patrolman while attending UW Platteville. I attended the Racine Police Academy in 1975 and was hired by the Racine PD in May 1976. I worked there until 2008, that's right 32 years in Racine. I left because I was elected mayor of my home town, Lake Geneva. I served two years as mayor, during which time I learned it was easier to face bad guys with guns than rich people with attorneys. I worked part-time for the Town of Waterford PD from 2008-16 and went back to work full-time in 2017. I have spent 47 years of my life as a sworn member of law enforcement and have been proud to serve with my brothers and sisters in law but 47 years is enough. During these 47 years I served on the Board for the Racine Police Association and the WPPA. I'd like to say I enjoyed every minute of it but that would be a lie. Stupid citizens and bosses aside, the job was good but I have also seen some of our officers do stupid things. We are all human and there will always be stupid humans who want more than they deserve. We as members of law enforcement are only human and yet we are asked to do super human things without feelings or emotions. We do what we do because we were called to this life of service, making this world a better and more fair place for us all to live in. Remember you chose this life and it isn't an easy one for you or your family. I hope you also make the choice to do your best everyday to make a difference. So back to RETIREMENT. I will be tendering my resignation to President Hoover soon and another retiree and former WPPA Board Member has already expressed interest in this position. I hope my past articles have kept you somewhat informed and entertained and I have made the point clear that if you don't have a plan for retirement, don't plan to retire. As for me, I need to get out of the cold and into the warm before my headstone reads, “Froze to death in the driveway!” If you're ever in SW Florida give me a call (262) 930-8655 and I'll buy you a drink, right after the first of the month when my ETF and Social Security payments arrive! Until next time, stay safe RETIREES CORNER RETIRED Congratulations to the following WPPA members who have retired from active service. Appleton Stephanie Wiener Barron County David Moin Black River Falls Steven Collins Dane County Paul Thompson Douglas County John Parenteau Green County Pamela Tourdot Jackson Kathleen Borkowski Janesville Brian Rubeck Juneau County Stephen Tully La Crosse County Brian Buckmaster Lake Superior Nurses Mary Cook Lynn Faulkner Madison Marie Burgette-Bach Randall Gaber Rhonda Hennessey Trevor Knight Jimmy Milton Timothy Peregoy Trent Scanlon Mary Schauf Marianne Statz James Wheeler Jr. Susan Williams Rodney Wilson Town of Madison David Bongiovani Manitowoc County James Riddle Marathon County Dale Ruechel Menasha James Verkuilen Middleton David Kasdorf Oconomowoc Steven Grabowski Oconto County Thomas Shallow Prescott Robert Funk River Falls Gregory Lotze Rock County Brian Aubrey Richard Ford Larry de Lorimier Wayne Hansen Barbara Meister Brian Meister Karl Weberg Todd Wecker Rusk County Lorie Jaedike Saint Croix County Steve Drost Saint Croix Falls Michael Kutney Sheboygan County Eric Pashley Shorewood Hills Corey Denzer Stevens Point Anthony Zblewski Superior John Heinen Trempealeau County David Gibbons UW Police Carol Ann Kashishian Viroqua Patrick McGuire Waukesha County Robert Dorn Wausau Dwayne Dachel Lisa Rennie West Allis Robert Navarrette Winnebago County Roger PetersWisconsin Police Journal - 9 The Wisconsin Professional Police Association will again host a pancake and sausage breakfast on Friday, May 10, to welcome all active and retired law enforcement officers to Madison for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. This is the fourteenth year that the WPPA will offer the breakfast to all law enforcement officers and their families attending the ceremony. The breakfast will be free of charge; however, there will be an opportunity for those attending to make a contribution to The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Museum of Valor (wisconsinvalor.org). The WPPA has committed to making this an annual event to recognize all Wisconsin law enforcement officers - active and retired, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Breakfast will be held at the Olin Park Pavilion before the vehicle procession to the State Capitol to honor Wisconsin’s fallen officers. We will begin serving at 9:00 a.m., and we invite everyone to attend. 29th Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony In Honor of Those Who Have Died . . . Dedicated to Those Who Live and Serve Friday, May 10, 2019 The 29th Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on the WLEM Memorial site, located on the State Capitol Grounds (corner of Pinckney and Mifflin Streets) at noon on May 10. Law enforcement officers wishing to participate in the squad procession from Olin-Turville Park to the Memorial are requested to arrive no later than 11:00 am. The processional will leave promptly at 11:15 am. Olin-Turville Park is located on John Nolen Drive at E. Lakeside Street (off Highway 12/18 Beltline), Madison. Any Departments wishing to send Color Guard Teams, please contact Officer Gary Schneider at the Oak Creek Police Department, gschneider@oakcreekwi. org or 414-762- 8200 Ext. 8106, for coordination details. There will be a luncheon following the ceremony, however the location has not been confirmed. There will be a reception following the ceremony held at the Wisconsin Air National Guard, 115th Security Forces Squadron, 3110 Mitchell St., Madison, WI 53704. Further information can be obtained by visiting www.wlem.com or Facebook@ Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial, Inc. If you have any questions, please send an email to: wlem@wlem.com or call 608-846-9854. WPPA to Host Annual Law Enforcement BreakfastNext >