Mark Bellacero, a law enforcement officer in western Wisconsin, was charged with a minor offense for the 2012 arrest. A district attorney chose not to charge him for the 2013 arrest. Continue reading ‘You’ll be dead before they get here’ – Vernon County sheriff’s deputy was arrested twice for threatening wife
Managing editor Peter Cameron has won first prize for an investigative story on law enforcement for the second year in a row. Continue reading The Badger Project wins gold again at Milwaukee Press Club journalism awards
The police department had responded to a request by heavily redacting investigation documents into alleged misconduct of one of its officers. Continue reading Judge sides with The Badger Project in public records lawsuit against Wausau Police Department
Managing editor Peter Cameron won gold last year for another investigative story on law enforcement. Continue reading For second straight year, Milwaukee Press Club nominates The Badger Project for journalism award
The Media Openness Award acknowledges The Badger Project’s use of – and fight for – records to investigate law enforcement. Continue reading The Badger Project wins public records ‘Opee’ award from Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Hardline Republican Tiffany votes against bill despite his fierce criticisms of “Defund the police” movement Continue reading Bipartisan funding bill for smaller police departments splits Wisconsin congressional reps in unusual way
Battling record low unemployment and other currents, some law enforcement agencies are using civilians to do some police work to ease the burden and calm tensions. Continue reading Total number of police in Wisconsin, already at historic lows, continues to drop
But Marinette, Walworth counties, Green Bay, Eau Claire and Waukesha have higher rates; experts say quality training may be keeping statewide numbers low Continue reading Police in Wisconsin killed 149 people since 2013, lower than national rate
Investigative story on fired law enforcement officers rehired at new agencies nominated in the category of Best Public Service Story or Series. Continue reading The Badger Project named a finalist in Milwaukee Press Club journalism contest
The certification – which includes personalized feedback for officers – improves policing, experts say Continue reading Only 11% of eligible Wisconsin law enforcement agencies accredited by state group
