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Coalition Advocates Changing State Law to Prioritize Saving a Life without Fear of Consequences

Wisconsin residents affected by overdoses, incarceration and community supervision are campaigning to strengthen the state’s Good Samaritan law. They say people like them may hesitate to call 911 if another person is overdosing because they fear arrest, parole or probation consequences, or losing their jobs, housing or children. The coalition is circulating a petition and urging residents to contact legislators. It wants broader protections for people who summon emergency assistance—including those under community supervision—so that saving a life takes priority over punishment.

Police & Criminal Justice Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation Petition to Government or Business

Wisconsin Examiner • Eau Claire, WI • Sep 30, 2026

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Local Coalition Rallies to Remove Sheriff's Surveillance Cameras

A coalition of local organizations launched a petition and organized a rally calling on the county to remove the license-plate reading cameras that the sheriff's office had installed. The coalition accused the sheriff’s office of a lack of transparency in installing the cameras and warned about the potential for misuse and widespread surveillance.

Police & Criminal Justice Coalition Building/Community Organizing Petition to Government or Business Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Times Union • NY • Sep 5, 2026

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