Wisconsin tracks police use of force, but the numbers are hard to compare

Wisconsin tracks police use of force, but the numbers are hard to compare

Reading Time: 6 minutes Click here to read highlights from the story Wisconsin collects statewide data on serious police uses of force, but inconsistent reporting standards make it difficult to reliably compare departments. Police departments differ in what they define use of force, with some tracking actions — such as dog bites, pointing firearms or vehicle maneuvers — that others do not. One expert says inconsistent statewide standards can ma…

Wisconsin police agencies vary in tracking use of force by officers

The Madison Police Department hasn't reported any dog bites to the state since 2022, but its internal records list 27 incidents over the same period.