Kenosha County Sheriff's Office Announces Death of Retired K-9 Riggs

Kenosha County Sheriff's Office announces death of retired K-9 Riggs

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office on Friday announced the death of retired K9 Riggs on the same day Gov. Tony Evers signed the K-9 Riggs Act into law.

Rep. Nedweski: K9 Riggs Act signed into law, strengthening protections for police dogs

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement celebrating the signing of AB 61, known as the K9 Riggs Act, into law. Authored by Rep. Nedweski and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine), the bill increases criminal penalties for intentionally...

Kenosha County K-9 Riggs dies on same day namesake act becomes law

Kenosha County Sheriff's Office K-9 Riggs, shot in the head on duty in 2021, died on Friday. On the same day, Gov. Tony Evers signed the "K9 Riggs Act."

Wisconsin Enacts ‘K9 Riggs Act’ to Increase Penalties for Killing Police Dogs

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kenosha, WI – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the life of retired K9 Riggs, whose service and survival story inspired new state legislation aimed at protecting law enforcement animals. Riggs passed away on Friday, the same day Gov. Tony Evers signed the K9 Riggs Act (AB 61) into law. According to the sheriff’s office, the …