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Wisconsin Department of Justice

Jun 8, 2023

Wisconsin DOJ investigating officer involved shooting in Ozaukee County

DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by the Mequon Police Department, Ozaukee County Emergency Management, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, and a DCI Crime Response Specialist.

Mequon Police shooting
May 18, 2023

UPDATED: DOJ investigating Mequon Police shooting that killed 86-year-old man

Mequon Police and the Ozaukee County Special Response Team responded to a call for a neighbor dispute involving a firearm on Wednesday that results in a fatal shooting. No law enforcement officials were injured.

May 2, 2023

Office of School Safety Holds Additional Critical Incident Response Team Trainings Around the State

Wisconsin is the first state to implement regionally based CIRTs on a statewide basis.

Wisconsin Fusion Center
May 1, 2023

Wisconsin law enforcement officials make case for increasing funds to keep Wisconsin safe

Officials share success stories how Wisconsin tax dollars have been put to good use keeping Wisconsinites safe through law enforcement partnerships and the fusion center.

Josh Kaul
Apr 18, 2023

Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

After Wisconsin DOJ receives a report of abuse, a victim specialist evaluates the report to determine what follow up is appropriate.

ADA
Apr 11, 2023

Kaul joins multistate coalition pushing back on decision to block access to abortion drug

General Attorney Josh Kaul joined 24 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief after a Texas judge's decision threatened to block access to medical abortions.

Apr 9, 2023

Officers, suspect killed in Wisconsin shootout identified (UPDATE)

Authorities on Monday identified two police officers and a man who were all killed in a shootout during a weekend traffic stop in northwestern Wisconsin.

Mar 27, 2023

20 New Special Agents Joining Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the Spring 2023 class of 20 new special agents are joining the Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)

Sep 7, 2022

Man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputy in central Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is leading an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by a sheriff's deputy.

May 16, 2022

Wagner appointed to DLES administrator

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Friday the appointment of Steve Wagner to serve as the Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES) Administrator.

May 6, 2022

DOJ secures $2,370,000 for Wisconsin Turbo Tax filers

The Wisconsin Department of Justice secured $2,370,000 from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free.

Apr 19, 2022

Kaul’s clergy abuse generates 200 reports in 1 year

Attorney General Josh Kaul's investigation into clergy abuse has generated about 200 reports and one criminal case in the year since it was launched, state Department of Justice officials said Tuesday.

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