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For the eighth day in a row, protesters across Wisconsin gathered Friday to remember African Americans killed by law enforcement and fight for the end to racial injustice and police brutality.

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Evers Outlines Opportunities To Move Needle On Race And Public Health

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Frederica Freyberg

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Gov. Tony Evers declared racism to be a public health crisis, but what tangible steps will he take to heal that malady? The governor discusses proposed legislation that would change how police in Wisconsin use force and building with communities of color.

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Wisconsinites Protest Over How Police Interact With Black Communities

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Will Kenneally

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The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked protests around Wisconsin, which advocate for changes in police practices and call for an end to systemic racism.

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The Killing Of George Floyd And Racism As Public Health Issue

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Frederica Freyberg

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Police reform is an immediate action item for community organizers protesting the killing of George Floyd. Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing Communities, discusses policing, the structure of white supremacy and changes demonstrators in Milwaukee are seeking.

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How Should The Law Define The Primary Duties Of Law Enforcement Officers?

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Frederica Freyberg

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A bill before the Wisconsin Legislature would define the primary duty of law enforcement as preserving the life of all individuals, and that deadly force is to be used only as a last resort. A former police officer, State Sen. Van Wanggaard discusses this proposal and the training of police.

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What Do The George Floyd Protests Have To Do With The Broad Problem Of Racism?

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Frederica Freyberg

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What do the George Floyd protests mean for people who feel marginalized on the job, priced out of their neighborhoods, overcharged for payday loans and over-policed? Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, discusses the challenge of systemic racism.

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Retired Police Chief: Gains By Reform Efforts Over Years Lost In An Instant

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Frederica Freyberg

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Will demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd be the situation that causes change? Noble Wray, retired Madison Police Chief and a law enforcement consultant on community policing, discusses the protests and what he thinks is most important for law enforcement to be doing.

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Green Bay Police Receiving Use Of Force Refresher Training

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Frederica Freyberg

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What is the situation on the ground with practicing cops, those still responding and engaging and making decisions? Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith discusses training, police accountability, marching with protesters, and criticism the department is facing over its use of force.

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Along With Cries For Justice, Activists Call For Policing Protesters To Vote

Corrinne Hess

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Thousands of people across Wisconsin have turned out for protests calling for changes to policing policies and tactics they say result in disproportionate use of force against people of color. Some activists say lasting change will only happen if protesters also turn out to vote.

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Wisconsin Democrats Question Federal Coronavirus Food Box Program

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Hope Kirwan

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Democratic members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are asking the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture why state businesses didn't receive more contracts for a new program buying excess food during the COVID-19 pandemic.