The Wisconsin Professional Police Association

09/30/2026

The WPPA is proud to connect with Wisconsin’s corrections professionals at the Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association’s 2026 Jail Administrators Conference!

Attending today’s vendor show? Stop by our booth at Oneida Casino Hotel from 12:30–5:30 p.m. to learn more about our representation, legal protection programs, and advocacy for those who keep our communities and correctional facilities safe.

We look forward to seeing you!

09/25/2026

The WPPA welcomes the proposal to accelerate the deployment of body-worn cameras for Madison police officers.

We have long supported this important technology because it can preserve critical evidence, provide a more complete account of police interactions, and protect both officers and the public. We appreciate the Madison Community Foundation’s generous support and encourage the Common Council to approve a responsible, sustainable program with clear policies, proper training, appropriate privacy protections, and adequate staffing.

Madison’s officers and the community should not have to wait any longer for this valuable public-safety tool.

Across Wisconsin and the country, body-camera use is near-universal among large law enforcement agencies. But, in Madison, the only officers who wear them are on the SWAT team or motorcycle unit.

09/25/2026

Those who serve our communities deserve support when they need it, too.

Tellurian’s Hometown Heroes Center reflects a commitment to the well-being of first responders. We encourage our members and friends to watch this video and learn more about this incredible effort.

The story of how law enforcement and first responders need a specia...

09/24/2026

An important point of clarification:

Commentary concerning the Corey Ruiz investigation in Madison has repeatedly suggested that police unions helped elect the Dane County District Attorney and that this political relationship may influence charging decisions.

That assertion has no factual basis. Neither the WPPA nor the Madison Professional Police Officers Association has endorsed Ismael Ozanne or contributed organizational funds to his campaigns.

Charging decisions in this case or any other should be evaluated based on the evidence and applicable law. Public discussion of this important matter should likewise be grounded in accurate facts—not assumptions about political relationships that simply do not exist. Those that portray otherwise only hurt the public’s ability to have an informed and meaningful discourse.

09/18/2026

Please join the WPPA in supporting Eau Claire Police Officer Skyler Klevgard, who suffered a serious leg injury in the line of duty and faces a lengthy recovery following surgery.

Skyler, his wife Sarah, and their three young children are navigating the added challenges and expenses that come with his recovery. A fundraiser established with the family’s approval will help ease those burdens.

If you are able, please consider donating. Sharing this post is another meaningful way to help show this officer and his family that their law enforcement family and community stand behind them.

💙 We’re wishing you strength and a full recovery, Skyler.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-officer-skyler-klevgards-recovery

09/13/2026

With every step, they’re reminded of the firsts.

They think of the first women who risked their reputations to serve — who showed why women belong in these uniforms.

With every step, they look to the future.

They think of the little girls who dream of becoming officers — the women who will wear these uniforms in the decades to come.

With every step, they know they are a team. They understand everything women can accomplish together.

Thank you to all the women who call MPD home. You are brave, capable, kind and make our community a better place.

Happy National Police Woman Day!

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the first responders who ran toward danger to save others.

We also remember those who have suffered and died in the years since because of their service at Ground Zero.

Twenty-five years later, we remain united in remembrance. We will never forget.

09/07/2026

On Labor Day, the WPPA proudly recognizes the dedicated law enforcement professionals who serve our communities every day—and the labor movement that gives them a voice in the workplace.

From fair wages and adequate staffing to officer safety, mental-health resources, training, equipment, and due process, collective bargaining helps ensure that officers have the support and protections they need to serve safely and effectively.

Today and every day, collective bargaining matters.

09/01/2026

A great day on the course for a great cause! ⛳🐾 The WPPA was proud to sponsor a hole and participate in the 2nd Annual Kenosha County Sheriff’s K9 Golf Outing at Bristol Oaks Golf Club.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and fellow supporters who came together to benefit the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. We’re proud to support these dedicated handlers and their four-legged partners who help keep our communities safe!

09/01/2026

“The [WPPA] also weighed in on the dispute. WPPA Executive Director Jim Palmer said the union supports oversight but believes the DCI investigation should be allowed to proceed.

“‘The WPPA supports lawful, impartial oversight and welcomes judicial clarification of the respective authority of the agencies involved,’ Palmer said.

“Palmer said Wisconsin law requires an independent investigation of police shooting deaths and that Officer Baitinger-Peterson has cooperated fully with that process.

“‘That investigation should be permitted to proceed without interference, selective disclosure of evidence, or premature conclusions by anyone,’ Palmer said.”

A judge will consider Aeiramique Glass' request to enforce the subpoena and order MPD to produce the requested records.