Law Enforcement
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Waushara County Sheriff’s Department Needs An Anti-Fraternization Policy
The top of the fold main headline on the January 29, 2026, edition of the Waushara Argus read, “Waushara County Board accepts Executive Summary regarding Harassment/Discrimination investigation.” The months of inside stories and rumors running wild about sexual harassment and a hostile work environment at the Sheriff’s Office have placed this conservative rural county in… Continue reading
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Wisconsin Police and Sheriff Departments Take Steps For Gun Safety
I was pleased to see above the fold on the front page of my home county’s newspaper a story (albeit not written by staff but copied directly from the Wautoma Police Department, which is something I do not like to see) about a gun safety measure that merits attention. That police department is one of… Continue reading
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Impounding Cars After Reckless Driving Arrest Is Smart, Needed Law
A friend sent me a link to the Milwaukee Journal story last week about the impact of a new state law allowing for cars to be towed away due to reckless driving. Written from the perspective of the City of Milwaukee, the story stated the following. Within the first two months of a new state… Continue reading
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Waushara County Sheriff Department: Sticky Fingers, Penis Pics
It would be difficult not to consider the actions and behavior of the Waushara County Sheriff Department the beginning chapter of a novel about a rural county and the colorful people who call it home. Add in some overweight officers and redneck lingo, and the second chapter is begging to continue telling the tale. I… Continue reading
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