Jim Palmer
Jim Palmer, executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.
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Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
February 11, 2021
Feb 11th, 2021 by Josh Kaul
Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants
Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Controversy Over Thin Blue Line Flag
Pro-police flag adopted by white nationalists, used to attack officers at Capitol riot.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Body Cameras Would Have Helped Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
District Attorney Michael Graveley said Kenosha Police need body cameras.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Corri Hess
Police Association Calls BLM Protesters ‘Terrorists’
International group with Wisconsin ties sends out research paper with false claims.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
The Idea Activists and Police Agree On
Why are cops still being sent to respond to mental health crises?
Jul 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?
Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”
What could it mean? We ask some experts.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
First Responders Blast COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Law
Police, Firefighters say it will be too difficult to determine where they contracted virus on the job.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Laurel White
Shootings by Police Up in 2019. Why?
16 fatal shootings by cops in Wisconsin. Experts point to key causes.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Jockey Becomes Presenter of Mezzanine Club in Fiserv Forum
Located on the east side of Fiserv Forum, the 6,500-square-foot Jockey Club is utilized for all Fiserv Forum events.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Fiserv Forum
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Legislation to Strengthen Labor Protections for Public Safety Workers
Bicameral legislation to ensure collective bargaining rights for police officers, fire fighters and EMS personnel
May 14th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council
"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."
Dec 10th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Labor Protections for Public Safety Workers
Bicameral legislation to ensure collective bargaining rights for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel
May 15th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Largest Police Group Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for State Supreme Court
With nearly 10,000 members, the WPPA is truly independent having previously endorsed both Republicans and Democrats.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Press Release
