Vetoed by Governor Tony Evers

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes officer training grants and mandatory classes on how to show respect to law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Authorizes “Pro-Cop Wisconsin Campaign” (Sec. 1(1)(b)).

• Appropriates $1 million for campaign (Sec. 1(1)(b)).

• Authorizes cooperation between Department of Justice, Economic Development Corporation (Sec. 1(1)(c)).

• Establishes aim to recruit, retain law enforcement officers through “pro-cop” advertisements (Sec. 1(1)(c)).

• Authorizes expenditure of federal moneys for purposes of campaign (Sec. 1(2)).

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