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‘Officer Asshole’ – Chippewa Co cop who quit amid investigation at nearby agency
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.
‘Officer Asshole’ – Chippewa Co cop who quit amid investigation at nearby agency
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.
thebadgerproject.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
‘Officer Asshole’ – Chippewa Co cop who quit amid investigation at nearby agency
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.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Wisconsin State Journal ran one of our recent stories.
Ex-Sauk County deputy charged with taking, sharing topless photo of female inmate
The former jail deputy has an initial court appearance scheduled for Nov. 19.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Wisconsin State Journal ran one of our recent stories.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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If government agencies won't follow the law, we will take them to court.
#Wisconsin #OpenRecords #PublicRecords #StCroixCounty
#Wisconsin #OpenRecords #PublicRecords #StCroixCounty
The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fe...
thebadgerproject.org
November 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If government agencies won't follow the law, we will take them to court.
#Wisconsin #OpenRecords #PublicRecords #StCroixCounty
#Wisconsin #OpenRecords #PublicRecords #StCroixCounty
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November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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A former Sauk County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of snapping the photo from the jail’s video surveillance system without the inmate’s knowledge and then sharing it with a colleague.
#Wisconsin #SaukCounty #Baraboo
#Wisconsin #SaukCounty #Baraboo
Ex-Sauk Co jailer charged with 3 felonies for topless photo of female inmate
A former Sauk County Sheriff's deputy is accused of snapping the photo from the jail's video surveillance system without the inmate's knowledge and then sharing it with a colleague.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A former Sauk County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of snapping the photo from the jail’s video surveillance system without the inmate’s knowledge and then sharing it with a colleague.
#Wisconsin #SaukCounty #Baraboo
#Wisconsin #SaukCounty #Baraboo
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November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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A former Sauk County Sheriff's deputy is accused of snapping the photo from the jail's video surveillance system without the inmate's knowledge and then sharing it with a colleague.
Ex-Sauk Co jailer charged with 3 felonies for topless photo of female inmate
A former Sauk County Sheriff's deputy is accused of snapping the photo from the jail's video surveillance system without the inmate's knowledge and then sharing it with a colleague.
thebadgerproject.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A former Sauk County Sheriff's deputy is accused of snapping the photo from the jail's video surveillance system without the inmate's knowledge and then sharing it with a colleague.
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after we sued. But the county has refused to pay our attorney fees.
The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fe...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after we sued. But the county has refused to pay our attorney fees.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Badger Project asks judge to award lawyer fees after St. Croix County refuses
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
After initially denying requests, St. Croix County released records regarding a former deputy after The Badger Project sued. But the county has refused to pay the journalism organization's attorney fees.
The department’s night-shift sergeant was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
Waushara Co Sheriff's deputy demotes self after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
thebadgerproject.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The department’s night-shift sergeant was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
#WausharaCounty #WausharaCountySheriff #Wisconsin
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November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Waushara Co Sheriff’s deputy self-demotes after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
Waushara Co Sheriff’s deputy self-demotes after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
thebadgerproject.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Waushara Co Sheriff’s deputy self-demotes after inquiry into job performance
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
Scott Schaut, who had been the department's night-shift sergeant, was on an improvement plan when The Badger Project requested those records. He resigned from that leadership position shortly after.
We won another lawsuit and will keep fighting to ensure public records in #Wisconsin are available to the public.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
The Badger Project settles lawsuit after Racine Co PD releases records, pays $1500
The Badger Project sued the Wind Point Police Department after it denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. The village agreed to produce what they had and pay attorney's fee...
thebadgerproject.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We won another lawsuit and will keep fighting to ensure public records in #Wisconsin are available to the public.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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The Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.
Wisconsin joins 35 other states to ban phones in classrooms starting next year - Wausau Pilot & Review
By Gus Pirlot, THE BADGER PROJECT Governor Tony Evers signed a bill late last month requiring public schools to ban cell phones in the classroom.
wausaupilotandreview.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.
We won another records lawsuit and will keep fighting for public records to remain public in #Wisconsin.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
The Badger Project settles lawsuit after Racine Co PD releases records, pays $1500
The Badger Project sued the Wind Point Police Department after it denied records requests related to an officer who resigned in 2023. The village agreed to produce what they had and pay attorney's fee...
thebadgerproject.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We won another records lawsuit and will keep fighting for public records to remain public in #Wisconsin.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
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November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The La Crosse Tribune ran one of our recent stories.
Richland Center police, Richland County sheriff discontinue automatic fee for records
Wisconsin law says fees imposed for records requests may not exceed "the actual, necessary and direct cost of reproduction and transcription of record."
lacrossetribune.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The La Crosse Tribune ran one of our recent stories.
The Milton Courier ran one of our recent stories.
‘Huge step forward.' Evers signs EMS workforce, funding bill
Gov. Tony Evers just made proposed legislation designed to help local EMS — and therefore, the public — the law of the land. The move comes as EMS agencies across
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November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Milton Courier ran one of our recent stories.