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"Relating to: claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder by police officers and fire fighters under the worker's compensation law" This bill relates to the effect of law enforcement on members of the community. It was first discussion in hearing on January 9th of 2020, it is still in committee. It seems to be well supported, generating great interest.

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Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras

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Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras

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Chair: Senator Testin            Ranking Member: Representative C. Taylor
This specific study committee was formed to review laws and propose legislature regarding the use of body cameras on law enforcement.

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Chair: Representation Steineke           Ranking Member: Vos
This assembly committee works with proposed amendments to current rules and laws, as well as other matters relating to "the business of the Legislature".

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Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

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Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

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Chair: Senator Wanggaard     Ranking Member: Jacque
This senate committee relates to penalties, threats, and the public well-being in attempts to keep safety as high as possible.

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Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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Chair: Representative Spiros Ranking Member: Sortwell
This committee is working with a focus on the public well-being and reducing violence and disorder in the state.

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Davis is a professor the UW- Madison in Afro-American studies. She has a wide expertise in all things relating to African American culture, specifically "black political thought". With this knowledge I believe it would help me dive deeper into how race is so heavy on the topic of police misconduct since the very beginning.

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As a professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Law School Department, Goldstein's work is focused on the challenge of developing an effective form of policing that is also "committed to maintaining and extending democratic values". This professor may have information on the prevention of law enforcement misconduct through his vast knowledge of policing around the country.

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In full support and admiration for police and law enforcement in Wisconsin, this special interest group looks to honor fallen police while creating a more positive public view of law enforcement and to provide information to police and their families.

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Assembly Bill 48 (aka Blue Lives Matter Bill)

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Assembly Bill 48 (aka Blue Lives Matter Bill)

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"Relating to: expanding the definition of hate crime victims to include law enforcement officers." This bill, while creating large public interest, failed to pass as a law. It relates to police misconduct as it combats the frequently coined "Black Lives Matter" movement that was built around Police Brutality. The failure of this bill's passing may prove the negative view of law enforcement in the current climate of our society.

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This chapter of the well-known Black Lives Matter movement was created to bring awareness against police brutality and start "a generation of change". They went about this through social media outlets and protests led on campus.

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On the issue of Police Misconduct, the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) works on the side of the police, protecting and fighting for them legally in case of false accusations. They also work to make law enforcement's work in general is easy as possible, in the high stress occupation.

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Fighting against Police Brutality, the NPAP was created in 1999 to protect civil rights of those having encounters with law enforcement. The goal of the NPAP is to promote police accountability on the streets.

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This government agency is devoted to public safety through the detention and supervision of law offenders. They are also heavily involved in the research in crime prevention.

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The Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office

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The Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office

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"To zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system...", this is the beginning of the mission statement for the State Public Defender's Office (SPD). They also provide adequate legal representation for those accused of crimes. When relating to Police Misconduct, it is important for a fair trial to take place if needed, which is where this government agency would come in.

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As the Department of Justice in Wisconsin, it takes on responsibilities such as investigating major crimes involving illegal drugs, public corruption, official misconduct, organized crime, domestic terrorism, etc. It also provides legal advice and representation for the state.

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The mission statement of the Capitol Police is; "People serving people with dignity and respect, while providing competent and compassionate law enforcement efforts". With statewide authority, the Capitol Police work to ensure the protection of government workers and citizens alike.