Public Safety Committee flags staffing gaps and technical problems in radio system transition

May 20, 2026

The committee reported long‑running recruitment trouble (a jail nurse vacancy of 13 months), recommended a lateral transfer policy to help hiring, praised early Axon body cam use, and raised concerns about delays and management turnover in the county's transition to the Wisconsin Public Safety Network radio system.

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The Public Safety Committee reported personnel shortfalls and technical challenges affecting county public safety operations.

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