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Ben Dolnick – Dane County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Ben Dolnick was investigated in 2018 for sending inappropriate messages and photos to female colleagues. The internal investigation found he violated work rules and the office’s code of conduct. Dolnick resigned prior to the investigation’s completion in December 2018. He later worked for the Town of Madison Police Department and, as of 2025, is employed by the Elm Grove Police Department.

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