Volume 80, No. 3 - Wisconsin Professional Police Association

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The Official Publication of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association
What’s Inside?
Retirement Study
page 3
WPPA’s New President
page 4
“Preserving a Fair Retirement”
Normal Retirement Age
Update page 8
WPPA Honors Members
pages 9-13
WPPA Awards Scholarships
page 17
Humane Officer Training
page 21
WPPA Scores Major Court Victory
for Jailers & Dispatchers
After months of litigation, Marquette
County Circuit Court Judge Richard O.
Wright issued a declaratory ruling on
June 14, 2012, and held that Marquette
County’s jailers and dispatchers
constitute “deputy sheriffs,” and as
such, they fall under the “public safety
employee” exemption under Wisconsin’s
new collective bargaining laws. This
ruling means that these members are
entitled to continue to bargain contracts
with the County to the same extent as
other law enforcement employees.
Under new laws that went into effect last
year, most public employees maintain
very few collective bargaining rights.
Those new laws provide an exception,
however, for “public safety employees,”
which includes any individual employed
as a “deputy sheriff.”
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Earlier this year, Marquette County
took the position that, despite the fact
that its jailers and dispatchers had
been sworn to take the deputy sheriffs’
oath and were classified as “protective
occupation participants” for retirement
purposes, they did not meet the
statutory definition of “deputy sheriffs.”
The County then took steps to treat
their jailers and dispatchers as general
municipal employees, who have virtually
no say in the terms of their wages, hours,
and conditions of employment.
In ruling in favor of the WPPA, Judge
Wright concluded that the very nature
of the jailers’ and dispatchers’ protective
status met the statutory definition
of a “deputy sheriff,” and as a result,
afforded them the bargaining rights
under the public safety exemption. The
County could not treat them as general
municipal employees with almost no
bargaining rights.
In defending its actions, Marquette
County attempted to downplay the fact
that it had classified these employees
as “protective occupation participants”
for nearly 30 years. In order to make
this classification, the law requires an
employer to certify that those employees
are actively engaged in law enforcement
duties. The County argued that its
doing so was a mistake, but Judge
Wright held that there was no reason to
believe the jailers and dispatchers were
not engaged in law enforcement duties,
and that it was not “entirely obvious”
that the County’s actions for such an
extended period of time had been in
error.
This ruling contradicts the recent holding
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Wisconsin Police Journal - 1
DAILY NEEDS DIRECTORY
Governor Scott K. Walker
Concerns of Police Survivors
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen
Legislative Information
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EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Comments and letters can be sent to Executive Director Jim Palmer at
WPPA, 660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713, or e-mail at
[email protected].
James L. Palmer, II
Executive Director
Retirement Study
A provision included in the 20112013 budget bill, otherwise known
as Wisconsin Act 32, called for an
independent study of the Wisconsin
Retirement System. Specifically, the
study is to explore possible changes in
the structure of the WRS, including
whether or not to change our pension
from a defined benefit system to a
defined contribution system, much like
a 401(k).
Wisconsin
July 2012 • Vol. 80, No. 3
OFFICERS
President – Kevin Sorenson, Portage County
Vice President – Scott Favour, Madison
Treasurer – Todd Hoover, Racine
Secretary – Terri Smoczyk, Oneida County
Sergeant at Arms – Mike Chinander, Eau Claire
DIRECTORS
Todd Ayers – Superior
John Baumgartner – Beloit
James Brigham – Dane County
Cord Buckner - Wausau
Michael Doud – Waukesha County
Keith Fabianski – Oneida County Non-Protective
Scott Favour - Madison
Lisa Gerbig – Onalaska
John Hetland – Racine
Ted Knoeck – Marathon County
Susan Krause – Madison
Dennis LeCaptain – Janesville
Dale Marsolek – Arcadia
Nichelle Nelson – Waukesha
Kurt Pierce – Dane County Sups.
David Raddatz – Fond du Lac
Given that the pension system here in
Wisconsin is extraordinarily healthy,
inclusive, and well-managed, the news
of this study has made many current and
former public employees very nervous.
When you consider the fact that the
WRS is the only fully-funded public
pension system in the entire country, and
that 401(k) style retirement plans have
suffered during this economic downturn,
it is reasonable to question why anyone
would explore tinkering with a program
that is not broken, but is instead a model
for the nation.
In all fairness to Governor Walker, he
has publicly stated that he does not
envision making any changes to the
WRS at the present time. Still, the talk
by some lawmakers of a need to add
“flexible options” for public employees
and employers is a reason for legitimate
concern.
The study is due to be submitted to the
legislature at the end of June, which
comes after the deadline for this issue
of the Wisconsin Police Journal. At this
point, it is anticipated that the study
will, at a minimum, suggest the creation
of an “opt-out” option for employees.
Though this may seem reasonable,
especially to those public employees that
have seen their paychecks cut in order to
pay more for their pensions and health
insurance, this kind of notion is much
less innocuous than it appears at first
glance.
If WRS participants are allowed to opt
out of our state pension system, the risk
is great, not only for those that opt out,
but also for those that remain within the
system. The success of an investment fund
depends on a delicate balance of risk and
return. More money in the fund, increases
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Professional Police Association
Robert Richardson – Dane County
Andrew Rosenow – La Crosse
Jim Schumitsch – West Allis
Steven Snowaert – Marquette, MI
Nick Stachula – West Allis
Jeryl Vonderheid – Eau Claire
Jerold Vreeland – Retirees
Joel Wener – Pepin County
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: Julie Neeley
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MESSAGE
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Comments and letters can be sent to President Sorenson at
WPPA, 660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713, or
e-mail at [email protected].
Kevin Sorenson
President
In this, my inaugural column as your
newly elected President, I want to
begin by thanking my predecessor,
Dennis LeCaptain. Dennis served as
the WPPA’s president from 2006, and
helped lead the organization through
many challenging times. Under his
leadership, the WPPA’s membership and
WE
REMEMBER
its ability to serve you grew significantly.
I know that I have some big shoes to fill,
but I am excited and honored to earn
the support of my fellow WPPA board
members. Dennis will remain a fixture
on our board, and it is comforting for
me to know that he is continuing his
involvement in the governance of this
organization. I know his experience will
be invaluable as we confront our future
challenges.
As I begin my tenure, it’s important
for me to make clear that I welcome
contact and input from any member,
regardless of the job you perform, or
the size of your local association. As a
deputy sheriff in Portage County, I fully
appreciate that our collective success
depends upon the participation of
everyone.
Also, you should rest assured that your
Board of Directors is full of committed
and talented individuals, all of whom
are dedicated to adding to the WPPA’s
well-earned legacy of being the most
effective labor organization in the state.
Our mission is, has been, and will
always be to protect and promote you,
and that will never change. We are very
fortunate to be supported by the best
staff in the state, and with your help and
involvement, we can move the WPPA,
and Wisconsin as a whole, forward to
places few can imagine today.
Thank you.
Michael Duerr
Eric Jaeger
Janesville Police
Detective
Michael Duerr
passed away
peacefully on
April 1, 2012.
He joined the
Janesville PD in
1984. In 1992,
Michael was promoted to school liaison
officer and in 1995 to the rank of
detective. He received the Police Officer
of the Year Award in 1994 and the
Exemplary Service Citation in 2006.
Dane County
Deputy Eric
Jaeger passed
away April
22, 2012. He
graduated from
Madison College
with a degree in
Fire Science and
joined the Air National Guard where
he served as a Fire Technician for many
years. In 1987, he became a deputy
sheriff for Dane County.
Expressions of sympathy memorials
may be made to Special Olympics
Wisconsin.
However, Eric felt that his greatest
accomplishment was his family; wife
Sue and children, Kelsey and Matthew.
Michael enjoyed hunting and loved the
game of golf, and was “perfecting his
swing” every chance he had. Above all,
Michael loved his family, wife Margaret
and two children Adam and Marisa.
Eric was an avid hunter, fisherman
and motorcyclist. His life was best
characterized by the words “camaraderie
and brotherhood.” He will be
remembered for his kindness, generosity,
sense of humor and unique sarcastic wit.
We extend our deepest sympathy to
Michael’s family and friends.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Eric’s
family and friends.
Executive Director’s Report Continued:
potential for growth and the risk
decreases. Additionally, the available
research demonstrates that people who
do not save for retirement today are less
likely to do so in the future. Instead they
are more likely to not be able to afford
to retire at all.
Approximately 95% of public employees
remain in Wisconsin after they retire.
Their ability to maintain a modest
and reliable annuity is crucial to their
ability to do so, and those incomes are
equally crucial to our local economies.
Though there are many lawmakers who
find appeal in establishing “tools” and
“flexible options,” the fact remains that
Wisconsin’s pension system is strong
and ought not to be changed without a
great deal of thoughtful consideration.
Since last year, the WPPA has engaged
in a statewide effort with the other large
labor unions to attempt to educate both
the public and lawmakers alike of the
health of WRS, along with the many
benefits that it provides to the taxpayers.
Please consult the WPPA website
for developments on this incredibly
important issue. The WPPA will
continue to monitor and lobby to
protect against detrimental changes
to the Wisconsin Retirement System.
We know that your service today rests,
in part, on the promise of a reliable
future when you retire, and we will stop
at nothing to ensure that our elected
leaders keep that commitment to you.
Election Results
On June 5, Wisconsin faced its firstever gubernatorial recall. Though
disappointing to many, the voters
collectively decided against ousting
Governor Scott Walker from office. In
the end, his historic fundraising and
spending, (well over $30 million in
total), was too much for his challenger,
Tom Barrett, to overcome. The exit polls
suggest that the public has tired of recall
elections, and despite many indications
that people have a negative opinion of
Governor Walker, they are clearly not
prepared to cut his first term short.
Though the WPPA strongly supported
his opponent, we are eager to move
past the election to find ways to further
the interests of public safety and our
membership at large.
In addition to the gubernatorial recall
election, four senate recall elections were
held. At this issue’s press deadline, the
Democrats appear to have taken the
majority in the State Senate. Though
three of the four GOP incumbents
staved off their challengers, Democratic
candidate and former State Senator
John Lehman looks to have defeated the
Republican incumbent who defeated
him in 2010, Van Wanggaard. Though
Wanggaard had previously served as a
Racine police officer, his votes to cut
public safety funding and to eliminate
the arbitration of discipline for law
enforcement officers were too much to
ignore. For these reasons, the Racine
Police Association joined the WPPA in
endorsing Lehman in this race.
Though the Lehman-Wanggaard
election results are undergoing a recount,
it is likely that the Democrats will
maintain their majority in the State
Senate, while the Republicans will
continue to hold the State Assembly.
Hopefully, a balanced legislature will
facilitate more of a genuine dialogue
and compromise from both sides. The
WPPA will do the same and looks
forward to working on issues in a less
divisive environment.
The recall election results do not change
the fact that the WPPA exists to protect
and promote your interests. Whether in
the courts of law or public opinion, or
before the legislature, we will continue
to make people aware of the challenges
you face and the sacrifices you make to
serve our communities. Our educational
efforts produce better results and
decisions by judges, arbitrators, and
lawmakers alike. As always, the WPPA
will continue to stand strong and lead
the way in the fight to protect you and
your livelihood. We will not allow your
service and sacrifice to be forgotten, and
we will always remain ready to defend
your ability to keep Wisconsin a safe
place in which to live, work, and raise a
family.
DATES TO REMEMBER
2012
August 13
WPPA Golf Tournament, hosted by
Marshfield Professional Police Assn.
August 19-20
WPPA Pistol Shoot, hosted by
Marathon Co. Deputy Sheriff’s Assn.
September 9-11
35th Annual Police Musky Hunt,
Minocqua
Please Note: In observance of
national holidays, all WPPA Offices will
be closed on the following dates: July 4;
September 3
If you have an emergency, please call 608273-3840, local or toll-free, 1.800-3628838 and tell the operator that you need to
be called immediately.
Your WPPA PAC
Assessment Is Rebatable
The Wisconsin Professional Police
Association Political Action
Committee (WPPA-PAC) evaluates
candidates for public office, assesses
their voting records and platforms,
where applicable, and then makes
endorsement determinations. The
WPPA-PAC also offers support
in various ways to candidates who
support the issues of importance to
the WPPA membership.
WPPA members pay a WPPA-PAC
assessment as a part of their regular
membership dues. The amount of the
PAC assessment is $6.00 for calendar
year 2012. Any member may request
a rebate, if they so desire. Rebates
must be requested in writing. Please
identify your name, address, zip code
and local association. Rebate requests
should be sent to WPPA Executive
Director James L. Palmer, II, 660
John Nolen Dr., Suite 300, Madison,
WI, 53713 NO LATER THAN
OCTOBER 17, 2012 or 60 days
after joining, whichever is later. A
rebate is valid only for the year of that
request. Telephone requests will not be
honored. The WPPA will send a list of
individuals receiving rebates to local
association presidents.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
J.B. Van Hollen
Working Toward
“DNA at Arrest”
Last year, the Department of Justice
(DOJ) successfully implemented
2011 Act 35, which allows qualified
Wisconsin residents to obtain a
concealed-carry license. This success
was due, in part, to the input and
assistance from criminal justice entities
statewide as well as the understanding
and professionalism of Wisconsin’s law
enforcement officers as they interact
with the public.
We at the DOJ are once
again looking to our law
enforcement partners
to help implement an
additional crime fighting
technology - DNA
at arrest.
As part of a collaborative effort by my
office and Governor Walker, DOJ is
researching and developing a DNA
at arrest program for Wisconsin, to
f
be introduced during the 2012-2013
legislative cycle. The future legislation
could take many forms. Therefore, we’re
reviewing the laws and processes in
27 states and federal government that
have some form of DNA collection at
arrest. Work groups made up of various
experts are considering all aspects of
a potential DNA at arrest program,
including when and how to collect
samples, what type of arrest will trigger
collection, expungement for those
ultimately not charged with a crime, and
most importantly, statutory language
that will consider and withstand
Constitutional challenges. Additionally,
the DOJ is preparing budgetary papers
and planning for the expansion of the
Madison Crime Lab to accommodate
the increased personnel, equipment and
space that will be needed to efficiently
implement DNA at arrest.
It is important to note that we do not
expect that implementation of this
program will affect the turnaround time
for law enforcement evidentiary analysis.
Our crime lab personnel have made
significant gains in reducing turnaround
time in all areas of analysis and we
remain committed to identifying other
efficiencies to enhance our output to
law enforcement. The addition of DNA
at arrest will provide another tool to
assist law enforcement in protecting the
public from those criminals who, absent
a felony conviction, would otherwise
go undetected. The evidence from other
states is clear - DNA at arrest prevents
future criminality and victimization. We
encourage law enforcement to remain
engaged in the process and look forward
to your input and cooperation. Stay safe.
WPPA Scores Major Court Victory
Continued:
Wisconsin Employment Relations
Commission (WERC) when it decided
a similar case arising out of Douglas
County earlier this year. In that case,
which the WPPA is actively appealing,
the WERC held that jailers who were
classified as protective status employees
were not public safety employees
because they were not sworn in to take
an oath of office by the sheriff. In this
latest Marquette County Circuit Court
case, Judge Wright correctly noted
that, despite the fact the Marquette
County employees were sworn, the
statute defining what constitutes a
“deputy sheriff ” does not make that a
requirement.
From a broad perspective, this is
particularly good news for our protective
status members who are confronting
employers that are trying to apply
to them the limited bargaining laws
for non-public safety employees.
This case will be very useful as a
persuasive precedent in the WPPA’s
appeal of the WERC decision in the
Douglas County case. In addition,
the Marquette County decision could
be used to apply on a statewide basis
if the County appeals Judge Wright’s
ruling and it is ultimately upheld by
the Court of Appeals. In either event,
the WPPA’s efforts and the result they
produced will be invaluable in assisting
our membership no matter which case
comes to fruition first. Staff Attorney
Roger W. Palek, Business Agent
Mike Goetz, and local association
president Greg Bond all contributed
to this victorious effort, and one which
continues to show the strength of the
WPPA’s advocacy for its members.
Anyone with questions about this or any
other legal issue may contact Jim Palmer
at [email protected].
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Preserving a Fair Retirement with Thanks and Respect
Normal Retirement Age Update
By Congresswoman Tammy
Baldwin
Over the past year, I heard from many
Wisconsin police officers and fire
fighters upset and angered by U.S.
Treasury regulations set to go into
effect in January 2013 that could
have raised the retirement age for
public safety officers to 62. For you,
who have spent your entire careers
putting your lives on the line for our
communities, this sudden change
would have upended years of your
retirement planning. Your anxiety over
this regulation was justified.
Not only would this rule have
disrupted your life plans, it would have
also put Wisconsin communities at
risk because scores of officers would
have been forced to retire early to
avoid this change to their pensions.
Just as you do in your jobs day-in
and day-out, I listened, assessed the
situation and responded to your call
for help.
In Congress, I supported legislation
introduced by Rep. Ron Kind that
would ensure the rule would not
affect our state’s first responders. But,
as months passed with the House
Republican leadership unwilling to
consider this legislation, it became
clear to me that additional action was
needed.
In March, joined by Senator Herb
Kohl, I sent a letter to Treasury
Secretary Tim Geithner expressing
our concern that, without clarification
from the IRS, our state could suffer
a mass exodus of skilled, experienced
police officers and fire fighters driven
into an early retirement that they did
not want and our communities could
not afford. Public safety would surely
suffer.
Thankfully, the Treasury Department
listened to our concerns and then did
the right thing for Wisconsin’s police
officers and fire fighters. The rule was
changed so that it would not affect
Wisconsin and the current retirement
system for public safety officers will
stand. Because of this change, our
communities will be safer and our first
responders may enjoy a fair retirement
that respects the dangers you face and
the sacrifices you and your families
endure.
I will continue to do my best to fight
for Wisconsin’s safety officers, as
you do each day in our communities.
I am grateful for your service and
dedication to the people of our state.
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• While law enforcement officers worked
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were hired by the City of Boston in 1712.
• The first recorded death of an officer
in the line of duty came in 1791, and
since then more than 19,000 U.S. law
enforcement officers have sacrificed
their lives in the line of duty.
• According to data compiled by the
National Law Enforcement Officers
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• There are more than 900,000 sworn law
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WPPA Honors Members
Each year, the WPPA pays tribute
to its members and other citizens for
outstanding service to their communities
during the preceding calendar year.
An Awards Committee, comprised
of members of the WPPA Board of
Directors, chooses the recipients from
nominations submitted each year, many
of them by fellow officers. Members of
the 2011 Awards Committee are: Lisa
Gerbig, Chair, Onalaska; Mike Doud,
Waukesha County; Keith Fabianski,
Oneida County Non-Protective; Scott
Favour, Madison; Scott Jennings, Juneau
County; and Terri Smoczyk, Oneida
County.
At the banquet on Sunday, May 6,
during the WPPA’s 80th Annual
Convention at the Kalahari Resort and
Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells,
the Association presented awards and
recognized these outstanding individuals
for their service and extraordinary acts
of heroism.
Award for Valor – Fond du Lac
(L to R) Row 1 - Rebecca Kollmann,
Zachary Schultz, Rebecca Berg,
Row 2 - Jon Gutzmann, Ryan
Williams, David Raddatz, Jason
Laridaen, Brian Willis, Anthony
Laning, Edward Wenzel, Gary Voigt
In the early morning hours of March 20,
2011, a complainant arrived at the Fond
du Lac Police Department to report a
sexual assault. The victim reported that
she had just been raped and that the
suspect still had the victim’s six-yearold daughter. The victim stated that she
wasn’t feeling safe and was afraid to
come to the police because the suspect
told her that he would kill her, her
daughter and then himself.
The daughter and the suspect were
believed to be in the victim’s portion of
a rental house. The victim gave her keys
and permission to Lt. Laridaen to enter
the residence. The primary reason for
entry was the safety of the daughter.
While Lt. Laridaen was receiving the
keys, the first officers, Schultz and
Williams and K-9 Grendel, arrived at
the home. They knocked on the front
doors of both residences; but neither
produced a response. The next officers
to arrive were Officer Kollmann, Capt.
Gutzmann, and Lt. Laridaen. The
officers entered the victim’s residence
and announced “police.” The upper and
main floors of the residence were cleared
without finding the six-year-old. Upon
entering the basement, Officer Williams
discovered that the basement was a
shared space with access to the suspect’s
residence. Capt. Gutzmann made the
decision to check the suspect’s residence
for the six-year-old with Officers
Williams and Schultz; who were
double-vested and armed with shotguns.
Officers again announced “police” and
ascended the basement stairs to the
main floor. The door into the main
floor was propped open and officers
cleared the floor without incident. The
three officers then approached a dark
stairwell leading to the second floor.
In the lead, Officer Williams used the
light on his shotgun to illuminate the
stairs, however, they could not see all the
way to the top. Again they announced
“police.” Approximately halfway up the
stairs, Gutzmann and Schultz heard
two gunshots; Williams’ recalls hearing
a “boom” and knew immediately he was
hit. Williams fell back into Schultz, and
both officers fell backwards down the
stairs. Lt. Laridaen called out on the
radio “shots fired; call ambulance.”
Immediately, evident that Officer
Williams was injured, Capt. Gutzmann
instructed Officer Schultz to turn over
his shotgun and escort Williams out of
the residence. Capt. Gutzmann posted
on the stairwell. After getting Officer
Williams safely out, Officer Schultz was
joined by Officer Kollmann to support
Capt. Gutzmann in the residence. Capt.
Gutzmann began to call out commands
telling the suspect that they wanted to
retrieve the girl. The suspect shouted
“you are not getting her” indicating the
girl was still in the home.
Officers that arrived on the scene
reported gunfire directed at them or
hearing gunfire. The suspect shot at
arriving squads and the officers were not
sure where the shots were being fired
from. K-9 Grendel was shot while in the
squad.
Back inside the residence, Capt.
Gutzmann said he could hear a barrage
of gunfire and the suspect continually
loading magazines.
Officer Raddatz was just beginning
his shift when he heard the “shots
fired” call on the radio. He responded
to the south end of the scene and
parked in front of another squad. After
retrieving a flashlight, he moved the
squad’s computer keyboard to access
the switch to unlock his patrol rifle. At
that moment the driver’s side window
exploded, hitting him with glass. He
realized that shots were being fired at
him and radioed that there was a sniper.
Raddatz kicked open the door and took
cover behind the rear passenger side tire.
Another 10 – 12 shots were fired into
the squad. Then Raddatz noticed that
he heard shots going to the north so he
quickly ran to a position behind a large
tree.
Officer Birkholz was one of the next
officers to arrive. As Officer Birkholz
ran in front of his squad, two shots
were heard. Both shots hit Birkholz and
when officers reached him, they realized
he had been killed.
Just beginning their shifts, Officers
Edward Wenzel, Anthony Laning,
Brian Willis, Rebecca Berg and Gary
Voigt responded to the north end of the
scene. Every squad that pulled up was
being shot upon.
At this point the suspect’s sister entered
the house and began screaming at
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began another round of shooting. Capt.
Gutzman told Schultz to get the sister
down in the basement and Officer
Schultz had to handcuff her to get her
down there.
Raddatz continued to hear gun shots.
He saw the barrel of a rifle sticking
out of a second-story window and gun
smoke wafting after the suspect fired.
Two other agency law enforcement
officers arrived at his location and he
pointed out the house where he had
seen muzzle flash. Officer Raddatz told
the officers that if the subject put the
rifle barrel out the window again and
shot, he was going to shoot at him.
A short time later, the rifle appeared.
Raddatz could see one hand on the
stock and thought he saw another hand
near the trigger area – so he shot twice
at the area of the rifle and the edge of
the house. He could not see exactly
where the shots hit. After firing his
weapon, Officer Raddatz didn’t hear any
other shots being fired and didn’t see the
gun barrel protrude from the residence
again.
As the incident continued, additional
personnel from the Fond du Lac Police
Department and other agencies began
to arrive. Neighboring jurisdictions
and other agencies provided support
through SWAT teams, armored vehicles,
perimeter personnel and ambulance
services. The Fond du Lac County
Sheriff ’s Department SWAT team
began to make plans to extricate officers
from perimeter positions through the
use of armored vehicles.
As these events were unfolding, Capt
Gutzmann, Officer Schultz and Officer
Kollmann continued to be in the house.
While in this position, all three officers
reported they eventually heard a single
gunshot and what sounded like a body
dropping to the floor. They no longer
heard what sounded like someone
walking around above them. The officers
surmised that the suspect may have
shot himself and Capt. Gutzmann
transmitted this information over the
radio.
Outside the residence, the command
post tasked the Fond du Lac County
Sheriff ’s Department to devise a tactical
plan to extract the civilian and officers
who were pinned inside the house. After
receiving information that the six-yearold child was safe and located away
from the scene, two armored vehicles
approached the residence. One vehicle
was designated to be the escape vehicle
and the other vehicle provided cover fire.
Once the rescue was complete, citizen
residents were escorted out of the area.
Not knowing the condition of the
suspect, gas was introduced into the
house. Hearing no response, the Fond
du Lac County Sheriff ’s Department
SWAT team entered the residence.
During the clearing, the suspect was
found deceased on the second floor of
his residence of a self-inflicted gunshot
wound.
As a result of this incident Officer
David Raddatz received an Honorable
Mention TOP COPS Award for 2011.
Officer Craig Birkholz had devoted his
life to public service. He was a five-year
Army veteran, serving tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan. He was an exemplary law
enforcement officer and demonstrated
his skills and leadership every single
day. He was an inspiration to his fellow
officers. For performing with great
courage, ability, and devotion to police
service, we presented the 2012 Award
for Valor posthumously to our brother
Officer Craig Birkholz. Fond du Lac
Chief of Police William Lamb accepted
this award on behalf of Craig’s widow,
Ashley.
In the face of a very volatile, traumatic
situation, the Fond du Lac Police
Officers acted with exemplary courage
and performed their duty with the
highest devotion to police service.
For performing in a manner that was
above and beyond the call of duty, the
2012 Award for Valor was presented to
Officer Rebecca Berg, Officer Rebecca
Kollmann, Officer Anthony Laning,
Officer David Raddatz, Officer Zachary
Schultz, Officer Gary Voigt, Officer
Edward Wenzel, Officer Brian Willis,
Officer Ryan Williams, K-9 Grendel,
Lieutenant Jason Laridaen, and Captain
Jon Gutzmann.
Award for Valor - Tomah
Scott Holum, Jennifer Helgerson,
Christopher Weaver, not pictured
Joshua Kenworthy
On April 22, 2011, Officer Joshua
Kenworthy was investigating a drive-by
shooting with Sgt. Scott Holum. They
located the suspect truck downtown
in front of a bar. The suspect truck was
listed as stolen out of Wyoming.
Officer Kenworthy hid his squad car
and got into Sgt. Holum’s unmarked
squad as they were running surveillance.
The plan was to conduct a stop on
the vehicle when it left the populated
downtown area. Based on the
information they received, Kenworthy
had his M-4 patrol rifle ready.
After the suspect left the bar, Sgt.
Holum and Officer Kenworthy got
behind the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect
sped up trying to create distance,
presumably for an ambush. All at
once the suspect stopped, immediately
jumped from the vehicle and began
firing at the officers. Sgt. Holum
commanded the suspect to get back into
the vehicle, but was interrupted by the
suspect’s gunfire. Both Sgt. Holum and
Officer Kenworthy returned fire on the
suspect as the suspect actively fired at
them.
Sgt. Christopher Weaver arrived during
the shoot out, exited his squad, moved
to cover, and engaged the suspect with
gunfire.
Officer Jen Helgerson arrived as
Kenworthy, Weaver and Holum were
returning fire on the suspect. She
deployed her patrol rifle and moved
to the rear of the squad from which
Kenworthy and Holum had taken cover.
From here Helgerson provided cover for
Sgt. Weaver who had to cross in front
of Officer Helgerson to get to cover.
Helgerson showed great discipline,
self control and judgment in being in
position but not shooting as she easily
could have struck Weaver.
During the exchange Officer Kenworthy
was struck in the foot with a bullet from
the suspect’s handgun. Even though
Officer Kenworthy was injured, he took
it upon himself to move a squad car into
a better position to prevent innocent
people from entering the kill zone.
The suspect was subsequently killed
by return fire. Officer Kenworthy was
transported to the hospital where he
underwent surgery later that night. Last
September he returned to the road.
Demonstrating great resolve and
courage when confronted with this life
and death situation, and for performing
in a manner that was above and beyond
the call of duty, the 2012 Award for
Valor was presented to Officer Joshua
Kenworthy, Officer Jennifer Helgerson,
Sergeant Scott Holum and Sergeant
Christopher Weaver.
Meritorious Award – Dane County
Garrett Page, Michael Zach, Clint
Seltzner
On July 12, 2011, Dane County
Deputies were dispatched to the Road
Star Inn located in the Township of
Middleton. There was a report of a man
in the parking lot who had just fired a
handgun into the air. While deputies
were enroute to the Road Star Inn they
learned what room the man was staying
in and that he might be intoxicated.
Arriving deputies positioned their squad
cars to attempt to block civilian traffic
from both the east and west. After
determining the location of the suspect’s
room, Deputies Michael Zach, Garrett
Page and Clint Seltzner tactically gained
entry into the Road Star and made
contact with the on-duty manager at
the front desk. From this location the
deputies were able to safely monitor the
hallway and start gathering intelligence
on the suspect. In addition, they
identified which rooms were occupied in
the event that they needed to evacuate
the premises.
Deputy Seltzner initiated phone
contact with the suspect. After he
identified himself, he explained that
he was investigating a complaint about
someone shooting a gun in the air and
asked the suspect if he knew anything
about it. The suspect denied it and
indicated he would not come out of his
room to speak with the deputies and
hung up the phone.
Seltzner radioed dispatch that they had
been in contact with the male, who
had pointed something long and black
at them and then went back into his
room. A few seconds later the suspect
exited the room with a shotgun in his
right hand and a handgun in his left
and walked west down the hallway
directly towards Deputies Zach, Page
and Seltzner. Deputies gave repeated
loud, clear and distinct commands to
“drop the weapons” “drop the gun” and
“show me your hands.” As the suspect
continued walking toward the deputies,
he discharged his shotgun once and his
handgun four times, all in the direction
of the deputies. In response to this
deadly threat, the Deputies fired and
struck the suspect several times.
While Deputies Zach, Page and
Seltzner maintained their positions, they
could not fully see the suspect, but they
knew he was lying on the floor in the
hallway. After some verbal interaction
the Deputies slowly approached the
suspect and eventually placed him in
handcuffs. The suspect was searched for
additional weapons and visually checked
for injuries. He survived and was
transported to the hospital.
For performing with great courage,
ability and devotion to police service,
the 2012 Meritorious Award was
presented to Deputy Garrett Page,
Deputy Clint Seltzner and Deputy
Michael Zach.
Update: Suspect Geoffrey A. Herling,
52, was found guilty of two counts
of attempted first-degree intentional
homicide.
Meritorious and Citizen Awards
– Holmen
Christopher McHugh, Jason Steinke
On March 10, 2011, Officer Jason
Steinke received a dispatch call advising
that a suspect was showing bizarre
behavior and endangering public safety.
Additional information was provided
that the suspect was bi-polar and had
been off his medication for three to
four weeks. The suspect’s family also
advised that they believed he was using
methamphetamines again. The suspect
was reported to be driving a truck after
dark with no headlamps and a trailer,
fully loaded with items that were falling
off onto the highway. Law enforcement
previously had numerous contacts with
the suspect ranging from Chapter 51
detentions, drug violations, and thefts.
A few nights before, the suspect had
been placed on a Chapter 51 mental
health detention for being a threat to
himself and others. The majority of law
enforcement contact with this individual
involved resistive and violent behaviors.
After receiving the details regarding
the suspect, Officer Steinke contacted
the La Crosse County Mobile Crisis
Service, a program that deals with
mental health issues. The mobile crisis
worker advised Steinke they would
place the suspect under a Chapter
51 detention. After learning that
the suspect was inside the Holmen
American Legion Tavern, Steinke
requested assistance. He arrived at the
Legion and observed the suspect’s truck
and trailer parked outside. The vehicle
was running, music blaring without
anyone in it. Steinke approached the
vehicle, shut it off and took the keys.
Officer Steinke went back to his patrol
vehicle and positioned it closer to
the building so he could observe the
entrance until backup officers arrived to
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Minutes later the suspect exited the
Legion and walked directly towards
Steinke. Before the suspect reached the
squad, Steinke exited his patrol vehicle
and asked the suspect if they could talk.
The suspect replied that he did not want
to talk and said “You’re the one that shot
me.” Officer Steinke told the suspect
he never shot him and thought it would
be best if they go to the hospital. The
suspect announced that he just got out
of the hospital and was acting very
anxious. Officer Steinke kept trying to
circle around the suspect and direct him
towards the squad when the suspect
yelled “Just shoot me, shoot me now!”
Officer Steinke radioed to dispatch
to have backup officers respond in
emergency mode and to hold all radio
traffic. Steinke then told the suspect that
all he wanted to do was to take him to
the hospital to get help. The suspect told
Steinke that he was going to have to
catch him and took off running through
the parking lot. A foot chase ensued
and Steinke followed the suspect to a
park that was snow covered. The suspect
abruptly stopped, turned around quickly
and took a fight stance. Officer Steinke
moved towards the suspect and tackled
him to the ground.
Once on the ground wrestling with the
suspect, Officer Steinke felt his right
knee give out and he was in severe
pain. Steinke continued to struggle to
keep him from getting away. A witness,
Christopher McHugh had been inside
the American Legion and followed
the suspect outside. He observed
Steinke and the suspect talking when
the suspect took off running. McHugh
followed Steinke and the suspect to the
park where he watched Steinke tackle
the suspect to the ground. McHugh
noticed that the suspect was resisting
arrest and had his hand on Steinke’s
duty weapon. McHugh then stepped on
the suspect’s arm to prevent the suspect
from grabbing the duty weapon and
called 9-1-1.
La Crosse County deputies arrived
on the scene as Officer Steinke was
restraining the suspect. The deputies
transported the suspect to the hospital
during which the suspect continued
to be aggressive and belligerent. The
suspect was then taken to jail and
eventually back to the hospital on
another Chapter 51 detention.
Officer Steinke was transported to the
hospital with a spiral fracture to his tibia
and a tear to his ACL. Several days
later, Officer Steinke underwent surgery
and had two plates and 12 screws put
in place. Recently, after a couple of
infections, the screws and plates were
removed. Officer Steinke is now walking
without assistance and soon he will start
rehabilitation.
For performing with great courage,
ability and devotion to police service,
the 2012 Meritorious Award was
presented to Officer Jason Steinke.
Because of his alertness and
professionalism in helping the Holmen
Police Department and his community,
the WPPA’s Citizens Award was
presented to Christopher McHugh.
WPPA Youth Award
Savannah Raddatz, David Raddatz
Savannah is the 13-year-old daughter
of Officer David and Vicky Raddatz.
On March 20, 2011, Savannah was one
of many children of police officers in
Fond du Lac waiting to hear news of
their parents when law enforcement,
including Savannah’s father, responded
to the scene of a shooting. That day
Officer Craig Birkholz died in the line
of duty and Officer Ryan Williams and
his K-9, Grendel were wounded.
In the following days, officers, their
families, the Department and the
community was finding ways to
cope with the tragedy. This included
Savannah, who wanted to do something
to help the Police Department and
honor the officers. While her parents
were attending Officer Birkholz’s
funeral, Savannah, with the help of her
aunt, designed t-shirts and bracelets
to raise money for the Department
and a memorial fund. Adorned with a
blue ribbon the t-shirts read “Special
Thanks To Our Heroes; #67 Love the
ones we’ve lost. #12 Love the ones who
lived.” The bracelet reads “Thanks To
Our Heroes.”
Savannah has sold close to 1,000
bracelets. Her t-shirt and bracelet sales
have raised approximately $3,000, of
which she has donated $2,000 to the
Fond du Lac Police Department and
$1,000 to the Officer Craig Birkholz
Memorial Fund.
For her extreme heroism, in the form
of creativity, generosity and strength of
character, the 2012 Youth Award was
presented to Savannah Raddatz.
Certificate of Merit
On January 9, 2011, Dane County
dispatched deputies to a residence in the
Village of Cottage Grove regarding a
9-1-1 call in which the communicator
was told a male subject at the residence
had an outstanding warrant and that
the subject wanted to go to jail. The
complainant reported that the subject
was coming down from being under
the influence of prescription pain
killers. Yelling could be heard in the
background but the complainant said
that the subject was not violent and that
no weapons were involved.
Dane County Deputy Steven French
was the first to arrive on the scene. As
he exited his squad, the subject’s mother
and step-father were in the driveway
yelling “Get him out of here, he’s crazy.”
French saw the subject exit the garage
and began walking towards French.
The subject seemed agitated so French
removed his Taser from its holster and
proceeded towards the subject.
Another individual exited the residence
behind the subject and yelled “He’s
got a knife.” French holstered the
Taser and drew his duty weapon while
commanding the subject to drop the
knife. French requested additional help
and relayed that the subject was armed
with a knife.
The subject continued to advance on
French and refused to acknowledge any
of French’s commands. The individual
who had exited the house after the
subject now jumped in front of
the subject and began pushing the
subject back into the residence. The
subject began yelling “shoot me.” The
individual was wrestling with the
subject, attempting to get the knife
from him. The individual pushed
the subject into the basement of the
residence while continually shielding
the subject from French. The two
disappeared around a corner.
Deputy Keith Kelly and K-9 Rico
arrived and took up a position in front
of French. The subject appeared alone
at the bottom of the staircase, still
wielding the knife. The subject was
screaming at the deputies to use the
Taser on him. The Deputies continued
to command to the subject to put the
knife down. The second individual
appeared again, tackling the subject
onto a small couch. After a struggle,
the individual was able to get the knife
away from the subject. Deputies moved
in and took the subject into custody.
On July 4, 2011 Caledonia Police
Sergeant Brian Wall and Patrol
Officer Kimberly Migazzi were
dispatched to an apartment building
fire. Upon arrival, the building was
almost completely engulfed in flames.
While residents were running out of
the burning building, Sgt. Wall and
Officer Migazzi were running in to
evacuate the building. Wall kicked in
the door just as the family woke up
their son. He then ran upstairs intent
on evacuating any remaining residents.
After exiting the building, he learned
that everyone was out of the building.
Thanks to Sgt. Wall and Officer
Migazzi for making sure all residents
were safe.
To nominate
an officer for a
WPPA Service
Award, visit
wppa.com.
Thank you to our 80th Annual
Convention Sponsors!
We want to thank the following
companies for participating in the
WPPA’s Convention Sponsor Program.
Their support is vital to the WPPA’s
Continuing efforts to provide quality
education and support for its members.
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Bronze Sponsors
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THE WPPA’S 81st ANNUAL CONVENTION
May 18 – 20, 2013
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells
Plans are underway for the WPPA’s 81st Annual Convention, which will be held
May 18 – 20, 2013 at the Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Convention Center in
Wisconsin Dells.
The Kalahari is the largest hotel/resort in the state of Wisconsin. To reserve your
room for the WPPA’s 81st Annual Convention, call the Kalahari at 877-253-5466
or 608-254-5466 and request the group rate for the Wisconsin Professional Police
Association. Room rates are $109 per night for up to four people per room, for
Friday and Saturday nights and to encourage you to stay, the Sunday night rate is
$89. A two-room family suite is $189 per night for up to six people. A deposit of one
night plus tax is required at the time the reservation is made.
PLEASE NOTE: The negotiated room rates are ONLY for WPPA Convention
attendees. If you do not register to attend the WPPA’s 81st Annual Convention, you
will be charged the going rate – and NOT the WPPA rate.
Bruce Miller Strikes Again, Again, Again . . .
Perfect Game: Bruce Miller
The Clark County Deputy Sheriff ’s
Association, Inc. , Local 388, hosted
the 2012 WPPA Annual State Bowling
Tournament at Strike Time Lanes in
Neillsville. Six teams participated in the
moral support sanctioned tournament
on March 17 and 18. Even though
the crowd was small everyone enjoyed
themselves. The bowlers put some great
scores on the board.
Singles/Doubles Event: (L-R) Randy
Bellisle, Bruce Crubaugh, Bruce
Miller, Clint Seltzner
One of the highlights of the tournament
came during the Singles Event. Clint
Seltzner of Dane County bowled a
scratch 781 series beating last year’s
score by one pin. Great bowling Clint!
Clint Seltzner took first place with 781
scratch, Chris Ireland of Waukesha
County took second place with scratch
736 and Eric Prybylski from Racine PD
took third place with scratch 708.
In the Doubles Event first place was
awarded to Bruce Crubaugh and Randy
Bellisle from Dane County Team 1,
with a total of 1450 with handicap.
Bruce Miller and Clint Seltzner of
Dane County Team 2 came in a very
close second with a 1448 handicap total.
Third place went to Glen Halberstadt
and Eric Prybylski of Racine PD with
1406 with handicap.
The second highlight of the event
took place in the Team Event. First
place went to the Dane County Team
2 (Ron Vosberg, Charles Miller, Clint
Seltzner and Bruce Miller) with a 2747
handicap total. In the third game Bruce
Miller rolled a perfect 300; great job
Bruce! Hillside Lanes VBP from Racine
( Jeremy Opahle, Eric Prybylski, Todd
Hoover, Glen Halberstadt) took second
place with 2567 handicap total and
Dane County Team 1 (Todd Diring,
Kyle Herwig, Bruce Crubaugh and
Randy Bellisle) took third place with
2480 handicap total. Congratulations to
Dane County Team 2 for holding the
title and being the 2012 WPPA State
Bowling Champions!
All Events: (L-R)
Eric Prybylski, Clint Seltzner
All Events Champion was Clint
Seltzner from Dane County Team 2
who had a three series total of 2310.
Eric Prybylski of Racine PD took
second place with a score of 2102 and
Chris Ireland of Waukesha County took
third place with a score of 2099.
Thank you to all who participated in this
year’s tournament. Waukesha County
has volunteered to host the 2013 WPPA
Bowling Tournament. This year was a
blast and we hope you join us next year.
Thank you to the staff at Strike Time
Lanes who made us all feel welcome.
In Solidarity,
Steve Karau, President
Clark County Deputy Sheriff ’s Assn.
Do you know your Business Agent?
Listed below are the Business Agents who represent the
WPPA’s full-service members. If you are not sure who
your business agent is, call the WPPA office at 608-2733840 or 800-362-8838.
Michael Goetz 800-362-8838
Luann Alme 608-873-3101
Jerry Tomczak 800-362-8838
Gary Anderson 608-868-5494
Alan Bitz 715-234-2018
John Dillon 262-968-9710
Joe Durkin 800-362-8838
David Hendrickson 800-362-8838
Randy Ingram 715-272-1721
Emil Kezerle 906-875-4990
Edward Vander Bloomen 920-686-0995
Gary Wisbrocker 715-258-9244
LBA, Inc. Mike Peterson 608-783-4768
PLR, Inc. Gary Gravesen 715-244-3512
NEWS FROM THE
UPPER PENINSULA
By Emil Kezerle
Business Agent/Coordinator
Upper Michigan Office
314 U.S. Highway 141
Crystal Falls, Michigan 49920
906-875-4990; 800-361-1269
I am pleased to announce that for
the first time the WPPA Board of
Directors includes a Michigan member.
Detective-Sergeant Steve Snowaert of
the Marquette City Police Department
was elected to the Board at the recent
WPPA convention. This serves as
another example of the commitment
the WPPA has made to our Upper
Michigan membership. Steve brings
a wealth of knowledge to the Board
based on his experience as a law
enforcement officer and his educational
background. Steve continues to serve as
president of the Upper Michigan Law
Enforcement Association (UMLEA),
our Political Action Committee. Steve
has been involved with labor issues for
an extensive period of time and brings a
common sense approach to all he does.
As you likely know by now, Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker survived a
recent recall effort. Having a Michigan
member on the WPPA Board could not
have happened at a better time, as we
recognize that we must stay tuned in to
the constant attacks on organized labor.
At the recent Police Officers Association
of Michigan convention, Michigan’s
Governor Snyder was clear in that
he does not wish to see the divisive
situation that has been created in
Wisconsin, Ohio, and other states.
He also indicated that he does not
support right to work legislation and
that collective bargaining remains a
valuable tool in our employee/employer
relations. In addition, he indicated that
a number of recent laws are in clear
need of amendment as they relate to the
public safety employees in Michigan.
What those amendments may be and
what laws may be amended is reportedly
a work in progress. I will do my best to
stay informed as any changes will likely
impact our bargaining strategy.
As we all know, actions speak louder
than words. It will remain our burden
to stay involved with politics at all
levels, monitor what is happening in our
neighboring states and across the nation,
and commit to working to support those
candidates that have our best interests
in mind. We are long past the days
when we could turn a deaf ear or rely
on someone else to do the work. Utilize
your UMLEA Board and your local
members. You can make a difference
long term.
On April 17, the WPPA hosted a
training conference in Marquette.
WPPA Attorney Roger Palek provided
an extraordinary summary on recent
legislation in Michigan that has changed
how we proceed into the collective
bargaining process. In addition,
Executive Director James Palmer
provided excellent insight into the value
of political action and WPPA Director
of Field Services Joe Durkin updated
the attendees on the WPPA response
procedure to critical incidents. We
hope to continue with annual training
conferences to keep our members
informed regarding the ever changing
dynamics in the world of organized
labor and collective bargaining.
Deputy Zak Albrecht
Named 2012 Law Enforcement
Torch Run® Volunteer of the Year
Run and Ultimate Lambeau Leap
committees, as well as the state Law
Enforcement Torch Run committee
and has helped with the World’s
Largest Truck Convoy®. Deputy
Albrecht also started a mini Torch
Run 5k event in Marinette and
organizes “Guns and Hoses” basketball
games with local Special Olympics
athletes.
Special Olympics Athlete Tyler
Derringer and Deputy Zak Albrecht
For Deputy Zak Albrecht, Marinette
County Sheriff ’s Office and 2012
recipient of the Law Enforcement
Torch Run® (LETR) Volunteer of
the Year Award, raising awareness
and being actively involved in Special
Olympics means a great deal. Albrecht
has been volunteering with Special
Olympics Wisconsin for seven years
and has been involved in a wide
variety of events to help raise money
and awareness for athletes around the
state of Wisconsin.
In 2004, a fellow officer needed help
setting up for the Polar Plunge®
and had encouraged other officers
to become involved. Once Deputy
Albrecht saw how the event worked
and who it benefitted, he was hooked
and has volunteered ever since.
“Deputy Albrecht is always trying
to come up with new ways to raise
awareness, get other officers involved
and help out at any event,” says Officer
Craig Kopatz of the City of Marinette
Police Department.
In addition to his involvement with
the Green Bay Polar Plunge, Albrecht
has been involved in the Final Leg,
Tip-A-Cop® and Lock-Up-A-Cop
events. He has been a key volunteer
and member of the local Torch
Deputy Albrecht has
many fond memories
throughout the years
that he has volunteered;
many include Special
Olympics events in his
community and attending
the International LETR
Conference in Long
Beach, California, where
he learned about the
many different programs
offered through Special
Olympics.
His fondest memory however,
happens every year. “I love being part
of the gauntlet tunnel at Opening
Ceremonies in Stevens Point. Being
there to congratulate the athletes
and cheer them on as they run onto
the field is memorable every year. To
see their excitement and how much
it means to the athletes makes it all
worth it! I would encourage anyone to
take part in that,” says Albrecht.
On behalf of the 10,000 athletes
throughout the state, Special
Olympics Wisconsin would like
to thank Deputy Albrecht for his
dedication to the LETR movement.
Thank You WPPA
Thank you for raising nearly $6,500
through the WPPA Directors’ Raffle
held at the Wisconsin Professional
Police Association’s 80th Annual
Convention! We salute you for truly
making a difference over the past 26
years and allowing the 10,000 athletes
who participate in Special Olympics
Wisconsin to demonstrate courage
and experience joy through yearround sports training and athletic
competition.
UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd Annual Andrea Rose Garcia
Memorial Pistol Shoot; Deerfield
Pistol and Archery Center
July 15
10th Anniversary Etter-Markins
Memorial Ride; Four Seasons Park
Hobart
July 21
Ride with the Flame; Racine
July 28
Over the Edge
• Ultimate Lambeau Leap
August 8
• Madison
August 17
• Milwaukee
September 14
Leader-Telegram 30th Annual
Buckshot Run; Carson Park, Eau
Claire
September 1
World’s Largest Truck Convoy;
Richfield to Oshkosh
September 15
Half Marathon; Marathon Park,
Wausau
September 29
For more information, visit:
specialolympicswisconsin.org.
22nd Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
The 22nd Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial
Ceremony was held at noon on Friday, May 18 at the State
Capitol in Madison. The names of two officers were added to
the Memorial.
Craig A. Birkholz, Fond du Lac Police Department; EOW
March 20, 2011. Officers were conducting an investigation.
Officer Birkholz responded to the call for assistance and was
fatally shot.
WPPA thanks the breakfast sponsors, Oscar Mayer,
Roundy’s and Woodman’s for their continued support.
Thank you photographer Joan Kamholz for taking pictures at
the breakfast and ceremony.
Pictured below: Fond du Lac Color Guard
Frederick T. Samp, Beloit Police Department; EOW May
28, 1935. Officer Samp was shot and killed as he tried to arrest
two suspects for an armed attempted theft of a vehicle.
Sixty four names have been added to the Memorial since its
dedication in 1998. Of the officers added since 1998, thirty
five were historic names from years gone by.
Hosted by the WPPA, attendees were treated to a pancake
and sausage breakfast at Olin Park prior to the Ceremony.
WPPA Awards Scholarships
The WPPA Scholarship Committee
is pleased to announce scholarships
awarded to 5 recipients for a total of
$5,000 in 2012. Since the inception
of the scholarship program in 1990,
$176,000 has been awarded to assist
248 students in the pursuit of criminal
justice education beyond the secondary
school level.
The Scholarship Committee is made
up of the following individuals, all of
whom serve on the WPPA’s Board of
Directors: John Baumgartner, Chair,
Beloit; Cord Buckner, Wausau; Niki
Nelson, Waukesha; David Raddatz,
Fond du Lac; Andrew Rosenow, La
Crosse.
The following students were awarded a
scholarship for 2012.
Vanessa Addison
Vanessa Addison
graduated in June
from Riverside
University
High School in
Milwaukee. In
school, a few of
the extra-curricular
activities she was
involved in were
National Honor Society, volleyball,
track and field, PEOPLE Program
and volunteering in the community.
Vanessa’s goal of becoming a police
officer is fueled by wanting to make a
difference.
Kevin Blank
On June 6, 2012,
Kevin Blank
graduated from
Neenah High
School and aspires
to become a law
enforcement officer
to keep people safe.
He is following in
the footsteps of his
father, an investigator for the Neenah
Police Department. Kevin’s extracurricular activities included football,
basketball and weight lifting.
Natalie Gerloff
Natalie Gerloff
graduated from New
Berlin Eisenhower
High School on
June 9. She has
been a volunteer
for six years for
the Waukesha
County Teen Court,
one of her many
extra-curricular activities. In Natalie’s
essay she stated that her goal is to help
everyone achieve their best and she can
continue this ambition through a career
in law enforcement.
Ryan Nelson
Ryan Nelson
graduated in 2011
from Oshkosh West
High School and
is attending UWOshkosh. For over
three years, he has
been an Oshkosh
Police Explorer.
Ryan has a passion
for helping others, he has participated
in four Youth Works Mission trips
and looks forward to a criminal justice
career.
Taylor Urbanek
On June 3, 2012
Taylor Urbanek
graduated from
Mauston High
School. She is
extremely active
in her school and
community. Taylor
wants to pursue
a career in law
enforcement because she has a passion
for helping others. Quoting her school
counselor “Taylor demonstrates terrific
citizenship by setting positive examples
to others.”
Any student pursuing a criminal justice
post-secondary education is eligible
to apply for a scholarship. Visit the
WPPA website, wppa.com, for more
information.
2012 WPPA Pistol Shoot
August 19 - 20, 2012
The Marathon County Deputy Sheriff ’s
Association will be hosting the 2012
State Pistol Shoot on August 19 and 20
at the Frank L. Hanousek, Sr., Range
located at 2173 Rifle Rd., near Mosinee,
Wisconsin. Practice will be from noon
until 4:00 pm on August 19. There will
be an action match and a traditional
pistol match. The pistol match will
take place on August 20 beginning at
8:00 am. The action match may run
both days depending on the number of
participants.
Sniper/Hunter Challenge
The sniper challenge will allow sniper
rifles to be used on a course with a
distance of 0-600 yards. Shooting
positions will be prone/bipod. All
equipment related to an operational law
enforcement sniper may be brought to
the match.
The hunter class challenge will consist
of lesser distances than the sniper
challenge and will incorporate field
shooting positions commonly used
while hunting. Hunting rifles with or
without optics may be used.
Ammo may not exceed 20 rounds
for each challenge but more may be
brought. No additional fee to shoot the
sniper/hunter challenge.
Registration
Registration fees for WPPA members
will be $90.00 and will include the
action match. Non-WPPA members
will be charged an additional $10.00.
The registration fee includes the
action match fee, Sunday Smoker,
Monday lunch and Banquet. There is
no registration deadline but attendees
are asked to send in registration forms
and fees one week prior to their arrival
to assist with shooter registration and
the determination of shooter flights.
Registrations will be accepted up until
the day of the practice.
Body Armor
Body armor is REQUIRED for the
action match only.
Smoker and Banquet
The smoker will be held at the range at
the conclusion of practice. The banquet
will be held at Grand Lodge Hotel and
Waterpark. A block of rooms have been
reserved, please mention WPPA Pistol
Shoot to receive the negotiated $70 rate.
Questions, please contact Bill
Millhausen, William.Millhausen@
co.marathon.wi.us; or Randy Albert,
[email protected].
Lodging
Grand Lodge, 715-241-6300
805 Creske Ave., Rothschild
Stoney Creek Inn, 800-659-2220
1100 Imperial Ave., Rothschild
Holiday Inn, 715-355-1111
1000 Imperial Ave., Rothschild
Make check payable to:
Marathon Co. Deputy Sheriff’s Assn.
Mail payment & registration to:
Deputy Matt Scheffler
Marathon County Sheriff’s Office
500 Forest St.
Wausau, WI 54403
2012 WPPA Pistol Shoot Registration Form
Name of Team
Team Number
Team Captain
Department
Telephone
E-mail
Team Members (first
and last name)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Year(s)
Agg.
Score
Total
Average
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
Aggregate Total for Team
Names of alternates and individuals not on a team.
1.
2.
Individual
Class
Retired
Team Class
Using Semi- Action
Auto
Match
Team Average
1.
2.
1.
2.
Smoker
Indicate the number of guest tickets: Lunch $5.00; Banquet $15.00
I (Range Master) certify that the above information is true and correct: Lunch
I (WPPA Local Secretary) certify that the above members are in good standing with the WPPA:
Please indicate shooters who are not WPPA members:
Vest
Needed
Banquet
2012 WPPA
Golf Tournament
August 13, 2012
River Edge Golf Course, Marshfield
Registration
Registration is limited to the first 144
golfers. The entry fee will be $85 per
golfer if registration and payment
are received by July 13, 2012. Fee
includes the smoker, range balls, 18
holes of golf, cart, hole event prizes,
lunch and banquet.
If registration is received after
July 13th, the entry fee will be
$100.
Tee Time
Dr., Marshfield, WI 54449, 715-6763900. A hot lunch will be provided to
golfers during the round of golf.
are with the WPPA tournament and
receive special pricing of $30 for 18
holes with cart.
We have a room block at the Holiday
Inn, 750 S. Central Ave., Marshfield.
For reservations, call the hotel direct
at 715-486-1500 and tell them you are
with the WPPA golf tournament to
receive the discounted room price.
The smoker will be on Sunday,
August 12, beginning at 5:30 pm at
Nutz Deep II, across the street from
the Holiday Inn. Dinner and select
beverages will be provided. Guests are
welcome to attend for $10 per guest.
Lodging
Sunday Practice
Shotgun start will be at 10:00 am
on August 13. The River Edge Golf
Course is located at 10191 Mill Creek
The River Edge Golf Course will be
available for Sunday practice rounds.
To book a tee time contact the course
at 715-676-3900. Mention that you
Smoker
Banquet
The banquet will be held at the River
Edge Golf Course following the
tournament. Guests are welcome for
$20 per guest.
2012 WPPA Golf Tournament Registration Form
If registration is received before July 13, the entry fee is $85; after July 13, the entry fee will be $100.
Name
Department
Email
Total $
1.
2.
3.
4.
Guest
Smoker $10
Banquet $20
Guest
Smoker $10
Banquet $20
Total
Comments:
If you wish to be paired with a specific cart partner, list the pairing here.
Make Checks payable to: MPPA
Mail registration and payment to: MPPA - Golf
110 W. 1st Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Questions contact: Kevin Hamill at 715-305-6476 or email [email protected]
RETIREES CORNER RETIRED
By Jerry Vreeland
July is here and this last year has been
politics, elections and recall elections.
We now have to live with our collective
decision.
Summer means vacation time for
the children and grandchildren. The
refrigerator and foodstuff will have to
be stocked. It seems the kids these days
have no bottom; they are always hungry.
The State of Wisconsin Investment
Board (SWIB) welcomed its new
executive director, Michael Williamson.
Investments did well during the first
five months of 2012 and we hope SWIB
continues to do well for the remainder
of the year.
The Department of Employee Trust
Funds (DETF) has decided to present
informational programs throughout
the state so members can learn how the
pension system works, as many do not
know a lot about their pensions. Check
with DETF and find a program in your
area.
The DETF released their
mandated study of the
pension system on June
30. We will be studying the
results. Look for information
in the next issue of the
and at wppa.com.
I would like to give a big thank you to
all of our members who participated in
the Law Enforcement Torch Run® and
volunteered at the Special Olympics
summer games.
Summer is here and it is time to look
forward to the golf tournament and
pistol shoot in August. Entry forms
are on pages 18 and 19. In September
fishing is at its best in Minocqua, page
21. Send your forms in early and have a
good time.
We expect a large number of workers
to retire this year with the many
new changes coming down the pike.
We welcome all who join the ranks
of retirees and look forward to your
continued participation in the WPPA.
HAVE A GOOD DAY.
Congratulations to the following
WPPA members who have retired
from active service.
Altoona
Neenah
Baraboo
Portage County
John Modl
Gary Bosgraaf
Michael Frye
Bayfield
County
Larry Loch
Brookfield
Jeffrey Renner
Scott Smith
Dane County
Leroy Edens
Brenda Haney
James Kelly
Thomas Stokes
DeForest Area
Support Staff
Mary Grulke
Douglas
County
Patricia Smith
Eau Claire
Jody Pionkowski
Bradley Venaas
Fond du Lac
Jeffrey Klintworth
Daniel Razner
Gary Voigt
Fond du Lac
County
Thomas Gorecki
Dennis Vis
Michael Wondra
Lafayette
County
William North
Lake Superior
Nurses
Julia Raymer
Madison
Kipling Kellogg
Thomas Kiesow
Jean Papalia
Manitowoc
Charles Boldt
Richard Habeck
Randall Vogel
James Plymire
James Grubba
Racine
Randal Kuzia
Randall Scheef
Sauk County
Linda Morton
Pat Van Oosten
Sawyer County
David Aubart
Timothy DeBrot
Sun Prairie
John Dennhardt
Waukesha
County
James Kindt
West Allis
James Laessig
Update Your
Death Benefit
Information!
When was the last time
you updated your WPPA
Authorization Form?
Have you married? Do
you wish to change your
beneficiary?
WPPA dues-paying
members can update
their Death Benefit
Beneficiary online at
www.wppa.com under
Resources. If you are
unsure of who you
have listed as your
beneficiary, please
e-mail Lori McDougall,
lmcdougall@wppa.
com. This form is for
beneficiary changes only.
Wood County
Dean Berres
THANK YOU
On March 4, 2012, Marathon County Detective Jamison
Kampmeyer gave the ultimate sacrifice as he died in the line of
duty as a member of the Colby Fire Department. He is
lovingly survived by his wife, Amy (Suckow)
and children, Jack, Henry and Miles.
On behalf of the Kampmeyer and Suckow
families, we would like to thank you for
all the prayers, visits, cards, letters,
food, flowers and donations that
have been received. We have been
overwhelmed by the generosity
and support from our community,
state and country. Please know
that your kindness during this
difficult time has meant so much
to us. This has not only been
a source of comfort, but a source
of strength for our family.
We also would like to thank everyone
involved in Jamison’s memorial service.
Your presence and participation created
an amazing tribute to his life. As we
continue to honor Jamison, we think of
all of you in the protective services. We
commend you for the service you do and
we will pray that you stay safe. God Bless.
Eternally grateful, Amy Kampmeyer & boys;
Jack & Pat Kampmeyer & family; and
Elly & Mary Suckow & family
Humane Officers:
An investment worth making
By Yvonne Bellay, DVM, MS
Registration deadline for
training is August 31
Sadly, these are headlines from across
the United States:
•
“Five-week-old kitten thrown off a
bridge from a moving car”
•
“Severely emaciated dog thrown
out with the trash”
•
“Box turtle found with a rusty nail
driven through its shell”
Fortunately for these animals, caring
humane officers came to their aid and
they can now live fulfilling lives. For
some, however, the story doesn’t end
well due in part to a lack of trained
humane officers to respond to these
cases. What’s more is that the offenders
are sometimes let off the hook for poor
treatment of animals simply because
animal investigations require a set
of skills that are outside the normal
training in the police academy. But it
doesn’t have to be that way.
The Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection will offer its annual humane
officer training course September 22-28,
2012 in Madison. This 40-hour course
teaches a special set of skills and a
body of law that applies only to animal
cases. The training makes the job of
investigating these cases easier to handle
and leads to a more enforceable case
against the offender.
As a trained humane officer, you
will learn the differences between
photographing an animal hoarder’s
home and a crime scene. You’ll know
the process for taking a fecal sample and
how it differs from taking fingerprints
and whether a ratty-looking coat is
seasonal shedding or a sign of neglect.
The curriculum covers a wide range
of topics including the role of an
animal investigator, Wisconsin animal
law, evaluation of cruelty, nutrition,
photography, and evidence collection
specifically relating to animal cases.
Training is conducted by veterinarians,
attorneys and law officers with years of
experience in investigating animal cases.
Hands-on training at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison barns is another
highly rated feature of the class.
Watch your mailbox for our registration
brochure, which should arrive soon or
contact Gena Goldade at 608-2244889, e-mail [email protected]. You
can also get the details and download
a registration form on our website:
http://datcp.wisconsin.gov, under the
“Animals” pull-down menu.
Dr. Bellay coordinates the humane officer
program for the Animal Health Division of
the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,
Trade and Consumer Protection.
Minocqua Professional Police Association
34th Annual Police Musky Hunt
September 9, 10 & 11, 2012
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Home PhoneCell Phone
We are requesting your cell phone number as an emergency contact number while you are out on the lakes.
Department Name
Entry Fee $100.00 per person
Will you bring a guest? No
Yes
Name
The entry for guests is the same as law enforcement officers and entitles them to all activities and door prizes, but guests are
not eligible for fishing awards.
If you would like more than one hat, please indicate below; hats are embroidered.
#
of additional hats requested at $10.00 per hat, to be included with the registration fee.
Total amount enclosed $
Make checks payable and mail entries to: Minocqua Professional Police Association
Police Musky Hunt
P.O. Box 531
Minocqua, WI 54548
Any questions, please call:
715-356-3234
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WPPA Merchandise
A1. Perfect Time Travel Alarm Clock $16
Gun metal with black imprint, “WPPA Since 1932”
Includes batteries and travel pouch.
A2. Thermos $15
Gun metal with navy blue imprint, “WPPA Serving
Law Enforcement Since 1932” on front. Holds 16 oz.
and includes a carrying case.
A3. Travel Wallet with WPPA Embossed Emblem
$14 Includes small atlas, pad of paper, pen, and place
for credit cards/cash.
A4. Roadmate Auto Set $12
Includes tire pressure gauge, flashlight, and pen in
case.
A5. Zippered Portfolio with WPPA Embossed
Emblem.
Small 9x7 $14
Large 10x13 $23
A6. WPPA Patch $3
A7. Leather Calendar Cover with WPPA Embossed
Emblem. $10
A8. Cooler $15
Sage green with white imprint, “WPPA Since 1932”
on front. Zippered pocket on outside with handle on
top and removable carrying strap.
B. Baseball Cap $17
Adjustable cap with WPPA embroidered logo.
Available in navy blue and tan.
Clothing
C1. Men’s & Women’s Long-Sleeve Easy
Available in light blue or white with embroidered
WPPA logo. 55/45 cotton/polyester, button down
collar, patch pocket on men’s style only.
Men:
M, L, XL $35
XXL $37
Women:
M, L, XL $35
XXL $37
C2. Men’s & Women’s Short-Sleeve Polo
Available in white or sage green with WPPA
embroidered logo. 100% cotton, white polo has tan
trim around collar and sage green polo has forest
green trim around collar.
Men:
M, L, XL $40
XXL $43
XXXL $45
Women:
M, L, XL $40
C3. V-Neck Wind Shirt
Navy blue and gold with WPPA logo embroidered
on left side. 100% polyester with a jersey lining and
mesh insets. Left side seam zipper, pocket on each
side, and drawcord hem with toggle.
Adult:
M, L, XL $41
XXL $43
XXXL $45
C4. Replica of a Ford Crown Victoria Police Squad
Car $25
By Gearbox® Toys and Collectibles. Cars have over
60 parts and sequential numbering.
C5. WPPA USB Stick with 512 MB memory $15
C6. WPPA Challenge Coin $12
Merchandise Order Form
Quantity
Description
Size
Price Each
Enclose check or money order for the full amount. Sales tax and shipping are included.
Total
Total $__________________
Mail to: WPPA, 660 John Nolen Dr., Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Daytime Phone
Please provide your daytime phone, in case we have a question, and your mailing address for proper delivery. Allow four weeks for
delivery.
13th Annual
2012 Beneficiary
UW Carbone Cancer Center
September 14, 2012
8:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM Shotgun Start
MPPOA and AMPS
CHARITY GOLF OUTING
Pleasant View Golf Course
1322 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
$75.00 Per Person
Outing is limited to the first 216
Golfers (54 Teams of 4) that
register and pay in full. Completed
registration forms and money due
to Cindy or Lori no later than
August 24.
Contacts:
Cindy Buechner
[email protected]
Lori Chalecki
[email protected]
Detach and submit with payment
Checks payable to MPPOA/AMPS CGO
Madison Police Department Attn: Cindy Buechner, 2033 Londonderry Dr., Madison WI 53704
1.
(Team Captain - please include e-mail address, mailing address, and phone number)
2.
3.
4.
WPPA CASTS A
GIANT
SHADOW
PROFESSIONAL
REPRESENTATION
Comprehensive, skilled representation in
all areas of labor relations provides superior union power.
FULL SERVICES
• Contract Negotiations
• Job security - protection in grievance
matters, disciplinary cases and unfair
labor practices
• Political recognition - on every level
of government
• Special services
Wisconsin Professional Police Association
660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713
800-362-8838

Volume 80, No. 3 - Wisconsin Professional Police Association

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