
The police department had responded to a request by heavily redacting investigation documents into alleged misconduct of one of its officers.
The police department had responded to a request by heavily redacting investigation documents into alleged misconduct of one of its officers.
Managing editor Peter Cameron won gold last year for another investigative story on law enforcement.
The Media Openness Award acknowledges The Badger Project’s use of – and fight for – records to investigate law enforcement.
Hardline Republican Tiffany votes against bill despite his fierce criticisms of “Defund the police” movement
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.
But Marinette, Walworth counties, Green Bay, Eau Claire and Waukesha have higher rates; experts say quality training may be keeping statewide numbers low
Investigative story on fired law enforcement officers rehired at new agencies nominated in the category of Best Public Service Story or Series.
The certification – which includes personalized feedback for officers – improves policing, experts say
At least 12 law enforcement officers currently working in La Crosse County and the surrounding areas have been fired or forced out from previous jobs in law enforcement, according to an investigation by The Badger Project.
With little fanfare and no opposition, a bill proponents hope will cut down on bad apples in law enforcement passed the legislature and was signed by the governor way back in November.