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The Badger Project is suing the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the names and work histories of all in-state law enforcement officers.

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Wis DOJ reversed decision to release cop names after pushback from police groups - The Badger Project
The Badger Project is suing the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the names and work histories of all law enforcement officers in the state.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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A veteran of a Racine County police department quit during an investigation into his alleged misconduct. The Badger Project sued after its requests for that investigation were denied.

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The Badger Project sues Wind Point PD after it refuses records requests
A veteran of that Racine County police department quit in 2023 before the completion of an investigation into his conduct. The Badger Project sued after the department denied its requests for that inv...
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September 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Officer Matthew Frey resigned in lieu of termination from the Cumberland Police Department after facing dozens of complaints, including cursing at civilians and watching YouTube on duty.

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NW Wisconsin cop forced out for bad behavior now working at Hayward PD
Officer Matthew Frey resigned in lieu of termination from the Cumberland Police Department after facing dozens of complaints, including cursing at civilians and watching YouTube on duty.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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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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'Officer Asshole' - Chippewa Co cop who quit amid investigation now at nearby PD
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 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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An ex-K9 officer in Muskego was accused of sexually assaulting a female cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and says the allegations were “manufactured.”
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Ex-Muskego officer accused of sexual assault by fellow cop now at nearby dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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A state trooper was “terminated for cause” in 2020, but is still in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.

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The Badger Project sues DOT for records in investigation of former state trooper
A former state trooper was "terminated for cause” in 2020, but has continued to work in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal...
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August 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

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'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project
A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

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'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project
A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The state Department of Transportation twice refused to release records pertaining to a former State Patrol officer, so The Badger Project sued. Two weeks later, the department agreed to release them.

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WisDOT releases records, pays legal fees after lawsuit from The Badger Project
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation twice refused to release records pertaining to a former State Patrol officer, so The Badger Project sued. Less than two weeks later, the department agreed to...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

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'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project
A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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A former K9 officer in #Muskego was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out but not charged criminally. #wanderingofficers #police #Wisconsin
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sex assault by fellow cop working at nearby agency
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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A deputy resigned from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office before it concluded an investigation into her conduct. The county denied a request for those records, citing concerns over department morale.

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The Badger Project sues St. Croix County for records in ex-deputy investigation
A deputy resigned from the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office before it concluded an investigation into her conduct. The county denied a request for those records, citing concerns over department moral...
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August 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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The #Menasha Police Department hired Cristian Morales in 2025 after he was forced out of another agency. He is now facing a felony charge for stalking his ex. Research says #WanderingOfficers are more likely to commit misconduct.

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Menasha PD hired a wandering officer. Now he's been arrested and the city could get sued.
The city's police department hired Cristian Morales in 2025 after he was forced out of another agency. He is now facing a felony for stalking his ex. Research says wandering officers are more likely t...
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April 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Christopher Cheek quit the #Grafton Police Department after exchanging sexual messages with a victim in a pending criminal case. His chief says the interactions were consensual.

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Milwaukee-area cop who quit job after sexting with victim still in policing
Christopher Cheek quit the Grafton Police Department after exchanging sexual messages with a victim in a pending criminal case. His chief says the interactions were consensual.
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August 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Riley Carroll resigned from the #LaCrossePolice Department in 2025, a few months after he got arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota. He was convicted of careless driving and now works at the police department in #Sparta.

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Ex-La Crosse cop arrested in Minnesota for DUI now working for Sparta PD
Riley Carroll resigned from the La Crosse Police Department in 2025, a few months after he was arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota. He was convicted of careless driving and now works at the police...
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May 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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"In response to the denial, The Badger Project and Invisible Institute sued in 2024. They argued that since undercover officers don’t use their true names, releasing them wouldn’t put the officers in jeopardy."

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Wisconsin DOJ must release statewide list of 16,000 cops, judge rules
A court sided with The Badger Project and the Invisible Institute in their lawsuit demanding a list of all police in the state from the Department of Justice, which had repeatedly rejected requests fo...
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April 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice repeatedly denied requests for this list of law enforcement officers until the Invisible Institute and The Badger Project sued.

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Wisconsin DOJ must release statewide list of 16,000 cops, judge rules
A court sided with The Badger Project and the Invisible Institute in their lawsuit demanding a list of all police in the state from the Department of Justice, which had repeatedly rejected requests fo...
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April 29, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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The #Menasha Police Department hired Cristian Morales in 2025 after he was forced out of another agency. He is now facing a felony for stalking his ex. Research says wandering officers are more likely to commit misconduct.

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Menasha PD hired a wandering officer. Now he's been arrested and the city could get sued.
The city's police department hired Cristian Morales in 2025 after he was forced out of another agency. He is now facing a felony for stalking his ex. Research says wandering officers are more likely t...
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April 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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A former #Sheboygan police officer is now working part-time for the #Cascade Police Department after an OWI arrest in 2022. His current police chief says he deserves a second chance.

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‘Hard worker’ cop with OWI given 'second chance' in Sheboygan County
A former Sheboygan police officer is now working part-time for the Cascade Police Department after an OWI arrest in 2022. His current police chief says he deserves a second chance.
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April 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Derrick Rotta resigned his police position in Menasha in 2024 while being investigated for an allegation that he was “the most racist person at the department.” The Neenah Police Department hired him last year.

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Neenah cop quit last policing job amid accusations of sexist and racist remarks
Derrick Rotta resigned his police position in Menasha in 2024 after being investigated for an allegation that he was “the most racist person at the department." The Neenah Police Department hired him ...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Andrew Sundstrom started at the #Muskego #Police Department in 2015 and voluntarily resigned in 2024. He said the sexual assault claims against him were "manufactured." #wanderingofficers #Wisconsin
Ex-Muskego officer accused of sex assault by fellow cop working at nearby agency
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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A former Muskego Police K9 officer was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and says the allegations were “manufactured.”

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Ex-Muskego officer accused of sexual assault by fellow cop now at nearby dept
Andrew Sundstrom, a former Muskego Police K9 officer, was accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also a cop. He was forced out of the job but not charged and claims the allegations were “ma...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Jeffrey Johnson resigned from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office in 2022 after sending sexual images to female jail deputies. He was later hired in the next county over at the Minong Police Department.

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Ex-jail head who sent lewd texts to female employees working at nearby police dept
Jeffrey Johnson resigned from the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office in 2022 after sending sexual images to female jail deputies. He was later hired in the next county over at the Minong Police Department...
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August 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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A state trooper “terminated for cause” in 2020 remains in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords
The Badger Project sues DOT for records in investigation of former state trooper
A former state trooper was "terminated for cause” in 2020, but has continued to work in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.

#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin
'They don’t know'- Cop forced out of Racine County department for 'dishonest behavior' promoted at new department - The Badger Project
A sheriff’s investigation recommended that the Waterford Police Department terminate Nathaniel Schweitzer in 2024. He was recently promoted to sergeant in Big Bend in Waukesha County.
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July 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM