WCPA Statement Regarding Tragic Suicide of Milwaukee Officer


The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association through President Chief Kenneth Pileggi released the following statement about Milwaukee Police Department Officer Thomas Kline’s suicide on Tuesday September 3, 2020.

“The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association and law enforcement all across Wisconsin extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas Kline. As fellow law enforcement officers, we all know the difficulties and strain our profession has on ourselves and our families.

It is imperative that our communities come together to support each other in the coming weeks and months. In this moment of tragedy, we pray for Officer Kline’s family and once again reiterate a call for compassion and understanding as our community heals together.”

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