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disciplinary actions ## Officer Forum Links: – [documented cases of individual officers from the Calumet County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin who have been involved in misconduct](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/documented-cases-of-individual-officers-from-the-calumet-county-sheriffs-office-in-wisconsin-who-have-been-involved-in-misconduct/)
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In 1979, Sheriff Robert Kellberg terminated Arline Soderbeck, a bookkeeper in the Sheriff’s Office, allegedly due to her political affiliations. Soderbeck filed a lawsuit claiming violation of her First Amendment rights. The case, Soderbeck v. Burnett County, Wisconsin, resulted in a jury verdict against Kellberg, affirming that the termination was unconstitutional. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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In 2014, Dispatcher Emily Johnson was terminated for her involvement in misclassifying 911 calls related to Deputy Culvey’s domestic incidents. By labeling them as disturbances instead of domestic incidents, she contributed to the failure to enforce mandatory arrest laws, resulting in her dismissal. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Dispatcher Emily Johnson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/dispatcher-emily-johnson/)
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In 2014, Deputy John Doe was terminated for covering up Deputy Culvey’s domestic abuse incidents. He, along with other officers, failed to report or properly classify the incidents, violating department protocols and state laws. His termination was part of a broader disciplinary action within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy John Doe](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-john-doe-3/)
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In 2014, Deputy Jane Smith was dismissed for her role in concealing Deputy Culvey’s domestic disturbances. She participated in misclassifying 911 calls and failed to take appropriate action, leading to her termination as part of the department’s disciplinary measures. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Jane Smith](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-jane-smith-2/)
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In 2014, Deputy Chris Culvey was involved in a volatile relationship with his girlfriend, leading to multiple domestic disturbances. Fellow officers often intervened to prevent public exposure of these incidents. Two 911 calls were made by the girlfriend, but one officer dismissed them without filing a report. Dispatchers misclassified these as disturbances instead of domestic […]
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In April 2024, Officer Meyer was implicated in a lawsuit alongside Officer Wotruba for failing to respond adequately to an inmate’s medical emergency involving multiple seizures. The lawsuit alleged that both officers neglected their duty to provide timely medical assistance, resulting in the inmate’s prolonged suffering. This case underscored concerns about the adequacy of medical […]
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In 2019, Officer Brown was accused of conducting inappropriate pat-down searches on inmates. One inmate alleged that Officer Brown performed searches that involved unnecessary and invasive contact, leading to claims of sexual misconduct. The case brought attention to the need for proper training and protocols in conducting searches to prevent potential abuse. ## Officer Forum […]
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In April 2024, Officer Wotruba was named in a lawsuit alleging failure to respond to an inmate’s medical emergency. The inmate suffered multiple grand mal seizures and claimed that Officer Wotruba did not provide the necessary assistance, leading to prolonged suffering. The lawsuit highlighted issues related to the treatment of inmates with medical conditions and […]
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On October 19, 2018, Officer Erik O’Brien shot and killed Jonathon Tubby in the sally port of the Brown County Jail. Tubby, who was unarmed, had maneuvered his handcuffs to the front of his body and refused to exit the squad car, leading officers to believe he was armed. Despite the absence of a weapon, […]
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On August 27, 2023, Corporal Leyendecker used a taser on an inmate who was attempting to break up a fight between two other inmates. The inmate, who had prior injuries preventing him from complying with certain commands, was tased after failing to follow orders to get on the ground. The incident raised concerns about the […]
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In March 2025, a Bayfield County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigations informed the Sheriff’s Office of the investigation, leading to the deputy’s arrest. The deputy, who had been employed for one year, was suspended from employment. The investigation is ongoing. ([wdio.com](https://www.wdio.com/archive/bayfield-county-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-for-alleged-child-pornagraphy-possesion/?utm_source=openai)) ## […]
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In 2023, a legal case highlighted that a jury could find that the Sheriff knew about Deputy Boigenzahn’s deceptive tendencies and still chose to put him back in the female dorm without supervision. This decision was seen as potentially reflecting deliberate indifference to the risk of sexual assault. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Officer](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-officer-23/)
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In May 2024, investigative journalism groups filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Justice seeking the names, birthdates, and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state, including those from the Barron County Sheriff’s Office. The lawsuit aimed to increase transparency regarding officer misconduct, but specific details about individual officers were not disclosed. […]