‘Hard worker’ cop with OWI given 'second chance' in Sheboygan County A former Sheboygan police officer is now working part-time for the Cascade Police Department after an OWI arrest in 2022. His current police chief says he deserves a second chance.

A former #Sheboygan police officer is now working part-time for the #Cascade Police Department after an OWI arrest in 2022. His current police chief says he deserves a second chance.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin

Neenah cop quit last policing job amid accusations of sexist and racist remarks Derrick Rotta resigned his police position in Menasha in 2024 after being investigated for an allegation that he was “the most racist person at the department." The Neenah Police Department hired him ...

Derrick Rotta resigned his police position in Menasha in 2024 while being investigated for an allegation that he was “the most racist person at the department.” The Neenah Police Department hired him last year.

#wanderingofficers #police #Wisconsin

'Officer Asshole' - Chippewa Co cop who quit amid investigation now at nearby PD Andrew Straszkowski resigned from the Lake Hallie Police Department on the day of a disciplinary meeting regarding his use of force and insubordination. He's now working at a nearby police department.

Andrew Straszkowski resigned from the Lake Hallie Police Department on the day of a disciplinary meeting regarding his use of force and insubordination. He’s now working at a nearby police department.

#Wisconsin #LawEnforcement #Police #WanderingOfficers

The Badger Project sues Wind Point PD after it refuses records requests A veteran of that Racine County police department quit in 2023 before the completion of an investigation into his conduct. The Badger Project sued after the department denied its requests for that inv...

A veteran of a Racine County police department quit during an investigation into his alleged misconduct. The Badger Project sued after its requests for that investigation were denied.

#wanderingofficers #openrecords #Wisconsin

NW Wisconsin cop forced out for bad behavior now working at Hayward PD Officer Matthew Frey resigned in lieu of termination from the Cumberland Police Department after facing dozens of complaints, including cursing at civilians and watching YouTube on duty.

Officer Matthew Frey resigned in lieu of termination from the Cumberland Police Department after facing dozens of complaints, including cursing at civilians and watching YouTube on duty.

#Wisconsin #wanderingofficers

Ex-jail head who sent lewd texts to female employees working at nearby police dept Jeffrey Johnson resigned from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office in 2022 after sending sexual images to female jail deputies. He was later hired in the next county over at the Minong Police Department...

Jeffrey Johnson resigned from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office in 2022 after sending sexual images to female jail deputies. He was later hired in the next county over at the Minong Police Department.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin

WisDOT releases records, pays legal fees after lawsuit from The Badger Project The Wisconsin Department of Transportation twice refused to release records pertaining to a former State Patrol officer, so The Badger Project sued. Less than two weeks later, the department agreed to...

The state Department of Transportation twice refused to release records pertaining to a former State Patrol officer, so The Badger Project sued. Two weeks later, the department agreed to release them.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords

The Badger Project sues St. Croix County for records in ex-deputy investigation A deputy resigned from the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office before it concluded an investigation into her conduct. The county denied a request for those records, citing concerns over department moral...

A deputy resigned from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office before it concluded an investigation into her conduct. The county denied a request for those records, citing concerns over department morale.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords

The Badger Project sues DOT for records in investigation of former state trooper A former state trooper was "terminated for cause” in 2020, but has continued to work in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal...

A state trooper was “terminated for cause” in 2020, but is still in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords

The Badger Project sues DOT for records in investigation of former state trooper A former state trooper was "terminated for cause” in 2020, but has continued to work in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal...

A state trooper “terminated for cause” in 2020 remains in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords

'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #Waterford

'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin

'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

#wanderingofficers #Waterford #Wisconsin

'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

#Wisconsin #wanderingofficers

Milwaukee-area cop resigns after investigation from The Badger Project - The Badger Project Amanda Lang quit the Lannon Police Department after our story noted why she had been forced out of a previous job in law enforcement.

Amanda Lang quit the Lannon Police Department after our story noted why she had been forced out of a previous job in law enforcement.

#Wisconsin #wanderingofficers

'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

#Wisconsin #Waterford #BigBend #wanderingofficers #police #lawenforcement #WaukeshaCounty

Fond du Lac Co Sheriff's deputy quit previous jail job after stealing toilet paper - The Badger Project Coty Hazelett was rehired by the Vilas County Jail after his 2020 resignation, then moved to a similar job in Fond Du Lac County in 2023.

Coty Hazelett was rehired by the Vilas County Jail after his 2020 resignation, then moved to a similar job in Fond Du Lac County in 2023.

#FondDuLacCountySheriff #FondDuLacCounty #FondDuLac #wanderingofficers

Wis DOJ reversed decision to release cop names after pushback from police groups - The Badger Project The Badger Project is suing the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the names and work histories of all law enforcement officers in the state.

The Badger Project is suing the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the names and work histories of all in-state law enforcement officers.

#wanderingofficers