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Welcome to the website of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA). Representing over 600 law enforcement executives throughout the State of Wisconsin since 1907, the WCPA is proud to serve its members with information, professional opportunities, legislative efforts, command level educational opportunities and mentoring.
The WCPA exists to be the voice of our members. We strive to be a strategic resource for our membership in effectively and professionally serving their communities. Fellow WCPA members, this is your association, and your participation and ideas are needed. If you are a new member, the fresh perspective is welcomed. If you are a seasoned chief, your wisdom is needed. Please consider volunteering for a committee or running for office. It is indeed an honor to serve as the President of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association. I look forward to collaborating with all of our law enforcement executives and partners, as we strive to meet our commitment to excellence in enhancing the safety of the communities that we honorably serve. Chief Sean Marschke President Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association
Would you know where to turn if your agency were to ever experience the loss of an officer whether it be a line-of-duty death, suicide or medical emergency off duty? In the state of Wisconsin the Law Enforcement Death Response (LEDR) Team is a great resource available to all agencies. The LEDR Team is trained to assist with all details of a death of a law enforcement officer regardless of the circumstances. This includes: Death Notification, Critical Incident Debriefings, Peer Counseling, Funeral Service Preparations, Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB), Family Support, Media Coordination, and Agency logistics. There are PSOB benefits that someone may be eligible for under the Hometown Heroes Survivors Act. When an officer dies within 24 hours of a shift from a heart attack or stroke, this could be considered a line-of-duty death and there is potential that benefits would be provided. If your agency experiences a circumstance like this, please reach out to the team and they will work with your agency to see if the officer's survivors might qualify for these benefits. LEDR also works in collaboration with Wisconsin Concerns of Police Survivors, Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Board, Wisconsin Honor Guard Association, and others. LEDR is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To reach the LEDR team during the time of an officer death, please call the Wisconsin Department of Justice TIME System Control Center (TSCC) 608-266-7633. If you have general questions regarding the LEDR team you can email [email protected]. The LEDR Team is made up of volunteers from across the state who are current and former law enforcment members, licensed social workers with experience in law enforcement treatment and care, and trainers and professionals passionate about caring for our caregivers. We also have members on the team who are members of Wisconsin Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), the Wisconsin Honor Guard Association, and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Board. Law Enforcment Death Response Team Facebook Page - follow for updates on officer deaths in Wisconsin |
