I want to move away from that," said Cochran. And because he wrote a book about his experience in law enforcement he is twisted instead of open and honest, sharing a life-changing experience that regular citizens will never (thankfully) have to face. KCE reached out to the Kenosha Police Public Information Lieutenant Joe Nosalik who did confirm that there is a sizable amount of thefts of firearms from vehicles. The filing officer is the County Clerk. I will implement a voluntary gun buyback program which will reduce the number of unwanted firearms from falling into the hands of burglars and violent criminals. Under state law, increases to the levy are limited to 2.654%, which would result in a levy of $75,763,738. Just ask Steinbrink. Not only am I the only candidate who has command and supervisory experience, but I have worked and supervised in every division of the Sheriffs Department: Patrol, Civil Process, and Detentions. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. A candidate may use their full legal name or any combination of first name, middle name, initials, or nickname with last name. He lives with his wife and two children, and spends much of his free time gardening. Actually, worse. A position that not only oversees the enforcement of the laws but protects the constitutionalrights of the citizens of a county. Rowe says he would focus on making sure deputies have the training that they need to combat issues. Been on green bay road this year. Circulators are only required to be U.S. citizens, age 18 or older on the date of circulation, and not otherwise disqualified as an elector by the provisions in State Statute 6.03. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. If he is elected he will also be double-dipping. Protects themfrom the overreach of not only local government but the federal government as well. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. Gonzales is damaged goods. There are very few places that prohibit guns in Kenosha. This Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30, the board will be voting on this issue. But what else has he done. If someone you know is endorsing a snake, hes either misinformed or a snake himself. One where the deputies or officers view themselves as not just working a job but filling a position of a unique calling . I will haveongoing training with all the local fire/emsdepartments. No abbreviations or titles are permitted. In addition to the specialty teams, I serve Kenosha County on the Opioid Task Force, the Chapter 51 Committee on Mental Health, and Ive been a board member of Women and Childrens Horizons for 20 years helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Kenosha County Sheriff's Sergeant David Zoerner (R) During the school year. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. Your buddy participated in these lies and the cover-up. At no expense to taxpayers, deputies will be extensively trained to help citizens experiencing a mental health crisis. Two Republican candidates are running for State Senate District 21, incumbent Van Wanggaard and Jay Stone, who has repeatedly pushed false claims of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. Candidates interested in a career with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals within the law enforcement field who are driven each day to meet new goals and challenges while protecting and serving the citizens of Kenosha County. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. I want to provide the necessary training and equipment for staff to be their best, and do their best. But the Racine County Sheriff brags about how much money they make on I-94. Shall the City of Kenosha be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2023, for purpose of additional police and fire protection services, by a total of 3.3%, which results in a levy of $78,263,738, and on an ongoing basis, include the increase of $2,500,000 for each fiscal year going forward? OK, Bryan, Albert, or what every name you are using today. Our highways need dedicated enforcement to slow the dangerous traffic trends, and I intend to increase our Traffic and Drug Interdiction Enforcement with K-9 units. I understand the office of Sheriff is not a position of onesegotistical power, but one granted to a single individual for a temporary time. You either have true conservative values or you dont, switching parties as a strategy makes you a liar plan and simple. Experienced Leadership for a Safe Kenosha County Sheriff Dave Zoerner has the Command and Supervisory Experience to Get the Job Done Northwestern University Police Supervisor Academy Graduate Active Member Tactical Response Team Hostage Negotiator Police Science Instructor at Gateway Technical College Certified Firearms and Taser Instructor Required fields are marked *. Zoerner Crime is at an all time high nationally and Western Kenosha County is no exception. Enforces it without prejudice, openly and honestly. Our deputies must be given the room to accomplish their tasks and should be continually supported in their efforts,to keep families safe. Its not an easy thing to have to shoot a man. Speeding, no or expired tags, reckless etc. We asked the five candidates to weight in and 4 of the 5 responded and gave us their take. Three of the candidates think that Concealed Carry licensees ought to be able to carry a gun while they pick up their marriage license at the County Clerks Office, pay their taxes to the County Treasurer, obtain a birth certificate at the Register of Deeds office, or even attend a county board meeting. Take a look at Zoerners financials, his foreclosures are very recent! Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. Since being promoted in 2017, I have completely revamped and updated the Safety Center to meet the growing safety concerns of children and adults in Kenosha. He also refused to provide us with a photo to use for this publication so we had to use a Facebook photo. Please, go to the meeting and tell the board to remove this dangerous prohibition. Continuing candidates must file an amended campaign registration statement indicating the office sought and the new primary and election dates. It does not serve as anoccupying force but a force that knows and protects its citizens rights, lives and properties. When you do not want to post a comment. I have spoken to many residents who have voiced their concerns about increasing safety in our rural areas. I felt safer with my firearm during the meetings. According to this author, we are to conclude that Gonzalez is corrupt for collecting a pension he earned honestly for serving the Kenosha community doing a dangerous job and also running for a paid elected position where he will be held accountable to taxpayers?? He explained it all to me. By: Jack Fleming, A Special to Kenosha County Eye. I learned two things that day 1, Dont assume something before you complain, and 2, concealed carry is a bi-partisan issue. David Zoerner Age: 53; City, village, town where you reside: Village of Pleasant Prairie; Education:UW-Parkside: Political Science BA 1995; UW-Plattville: Police Administration MA, currently attending; NorthwesternUniversity: Police Supervisor Course; FBI Leeda Institute: Supervisor Leadership Institute; Occupation:Sergeant, Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, Patrol Division; Previous elected or appointedpublic office: No previous elected or appointed public office. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. Gonzales My 25+ years of being a boots on the ground,in with the people Officer I believe gives me a clearer understanding of the role of Sheriff. They are Kenosha Police officers Tyler Cochran and Albert Brian Gonzales, Kenosha "Deputy Friendly" Ray Rowe, and Kenosha Sargent David Zoerner. Allowing concealed carry is the right thing to do. I want to avoid the mess that was the flooding of 2017 and the unwillingness of the Sheriff to seek help from the National Guard. The program will consist of professional actors which will place deputies in crisis situations. Thats right, you can carry a concealed weapon in each and every of the 50 states. Your nomination papers will then be checked for validity by someone who is not working at the counter or answering the phone. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. See State Statute 11.05(2g) and 11.10(1). Pleasant Prairie Postmaster Jeffrey C. Zgorzelski was charged yesterday in federal court with allegedly Voting No on Raising Taxes Doesnt Mean We Cant Fund Public Safety: Opinion, County Board Probes Allegations Of D.A.R.E. They are Kenosha Police . I am in the prime of my career with 15 years of law enforcement experience and I am a United States Air Force veteran. Contribution Limits for Local Elected Officials. Newcomer Democrat Max Winkels, the sergeant of arms for the Kenosha County Democratic Party, will also be running for Kerkmans former seat. We asked the candidates about their plans if elected. I will listen to the concerns of the citizens and work to make our community safe! You can cancel at any time. David Zoerner Age: 53; City, village, town where you reside: Village of Pleasant Prairie; Education:UW-Parkside: Political Science BA 1995; UW-Plattville: Police Administration MA, currently attending; NorthwesternUniversity: Police Supervisor Course; FBI Leeda Institute: Supervisor Leadership Institute; Occupation:Sergeant, Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, Patrol Division; Previous elected or appointedpublic office: No previous elected or appointed public office. I will coordinate with state patrol if necessary and designate deputies to set up traffic patrols during planting and harvest season. On the topic of mental health, Cochran says training staff to deal with mental health issues is the way to build Kenosha County into the future. We are in the midst of the deadliest drug epidemic Kenosha County has seen to date, and stopping this activity must be a paramount priority for the new Sheriff. That is indicative of narcissism. ( I have already met with some of the Chiefs of the various departments in the county to discuss ideas and their concerns. I was born and raised in Racine and moved to the beautiful City of Kenosha in 2008. Same with Zoerner. D. I want to increase patrols in our county parks and boat patrols on inland lakes. I see him for who he is now. *Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Since 2020, elections have never really been the same, Nelson said. Although Kenosha Police Officer Albert Brian Gonzales has a loyal following, there are several aspects to his candidacy that may cause him difficulty in winning not only the upcoming partisan primary, but also the general election. If a potential candidate does not submit all necessary forms and an adequate number of valid nomination signatures by 5:00 pm on June 1, 2022, their name will not be placed on the ballot. REQUIREMENTS 43 Kenosha County Sheriff's Sergeant David Zoerner (R) and Lake County Sheriff's Deputy James Simmons (D) A Kenosha County Sheriff candidate forum scheduled for next week will continue as planned, according to Kenosha Professional Police Association President, Pete Deates. Also, leaving a loaded gun in a car is not a better alternative. said Decker in a phone interview with KCE. Wisconsin was the 49th state to approve concealed carry then came the last state, Illinois. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Nomination Papers for Partisan Office (EL-168) (Sheriff) (Clerk of Circuit Court). Everyone should make their own mind up but please use caution as you read anything written by this author. If the annuitant goes back to work for a WRS employer after the waiting period then they are being paid for work they do without additional WRS contributions. He is an editor by trade and an avid hiker and outdoorsman. There is overwhelming forensic evidence that the officers accounts of the shooting are a set of evolving lies. I am still active in all of those disciplines, which means I didnt just take a training course for them and then never put that training into practice. Employees must work holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts. Gonzales An effective Law enforcement agency is one that first and foremost enforces the law. Comparing shooting a man to scoring a winning touchdown. We need to trust in our law enforcement community to protect us.. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "I moved here 14 years ago and I've seen it get increasingly worse," said Christina Superits, a resident of Kenosha. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. There is no fixing this city. During this time, the County Board ignored the liability issue and put the signs up. officer and is now seeking the department's top spot upon the retirement next year of longtime . That was from a recent article published here. This is a biased article and is so obviously slanted towards Zoerner. Yea, his bosses may have ordered him to do so. KENOSHA When Kenoshans think of Kenosha County Sheriff candidate James Simmons, he hopes they think of one word: unity. While I get what you mean, and to a point agree with the sentiment that liberals enable the worst in society,I still chafe at your comment. It also allowed building owners to post no guns allowed signs on privately owned buildings and public buildings. Kenosha Police Officer Albert "Brian" Gonzales, Candidate For Kenosha County Sheriff By: Jack Fleming, A Special to Kenosha County Eye Feb 9th, 2022. by Darren Hillock. He has dedicated his career to ensuring protection for everyone, from the children he served as a school resource officer to the President of the United States as a former Marine and member of the Presidential Guard. Our highways need dedicated enforcement to slow the dangerous traffic trends, and I intend to increase our Traffic and Drug Interdiction Enforcement with K-9 units. And I will never take such an honor for granted. Something I say all the time when I teach CCW classes, Lake County Sheriffs Deputy James Simmons (D)I want to focus on critical law enforcement issues with regards to public safety. The local democratic party is bombarding the board with emails and calls and urging the new conservative-majority board to vote this down. Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. Be prepared, know whether or not you need to update your location, Nelson said. Rowe I trots speak with him but he seamed to be much to busy to bother with me. We need YOU to help get conservatives elected. Thats one thing that bothers me the most. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. I am not accusing the author of lying but am accusing him of presenting himself as a neutral, unbiased investigator when his articles are saturated with opinion, propaganda and more emotion-based writing than fact. Sheriff Department Contact the Public Information Sergeant Physical Address 1000 55th Street Kenosha, WI 53140 Phone: : 262-605-5100 Fax: : 262-605-5130 Emergency Phone: : 911 Our email form is not a mailbox monitored for emergency situations. Removing those signs grants the county immunity. Your email address will not be published. In fact, taxpayers could save money because someone not retired would have to have WRS contributions made. We dont need another supervisor on our department, we need a leader who will be willing to work with other community leaders and citizens, a like to make Kenosha County a better place to live, work and visit. Four candidates all say they're focused on protecting Kenosha, reducing crime, and caring for the community's well-being. In addition to the specialty teams, I serve Kenosha County on the Opioid Task Force, the Chapter 51 Committee on Mental Health, and Ive been a board member of Women and Childrens Horizons for 20 years helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse. I have served as a correctional officer, court security deputy, detective, and I am currently a deputy on highway patrol at the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Tuesday, February 14, 2023. CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL, PART-TIME CASUAL EMPLOYEESHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is currently recruiting for part-time, casual employees for the role of Corrections Professional. The only reason why he was able to continue to work as a low level patrol officer on the department was because they needed him to keep his mouth shut. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. August 6, 2021 8:33AM CDT. . You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. (Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Kenosha County Assistant DA Tricia Riley was in court today and asked for a $10,000 cash bail. David Zoerner (R) and Deputy James Simmons (D) Republican David Zoerner and Democrat James Simmons will both be on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 general election for Kenosha County Sheriff. The Zoerners worked hard and caught up on all their debts. Northwestern University Police Supervisor Academy Graduate, Active Member Tactical Response Team Hostage Negotiator, Police Science Instructor at Gateway Technical College, FBIExecutive Leadership Training Graduate, Kenosha County Chapter 51 Committee on Mental Health Member, Former US Marine Corps Presidential Guard, Former Resource Officer for Wilmot High School. Smetana wasnt elected to his position. James C. Simmons and David W. Zoerner ran in the general election for Kenosha County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. He has continued to claim that the Kenosha Police Department was involved in a cover-up to protect the officers involved and the department, and that the shooting of his son was in fact unjustified rather than a justified self-defense shooting which was what the Kenosha Police decided it was. Let all the bleeding heart liberals take care of them. Eduxation: Graduated from Marquette University 88; Occupation: Kenosha Co. Deputy Sheriff; Previous elected or appointed public office: None. As Sheriff, I will enhance law enforcement training, including but certainly not limited to, scenario-based training that covers the situations our officers will find themselves in, such as responding to calls of people in distress--something that sadly has continued to grow in volume. I like Gonzales. Cochran I have several plans which will positively affect Western Kenosha County and the entire county, in general. This August and November, Kenosha County Residents will vote for a new Sheriff. The surviving family can bring those firearms to the Sheriffs Department and be monetarily compensated. David was on the job for twenty hours a day defending Kenosha against rioters as the city burned. I know railroaders who have had one or more man under, someone under the wheels of their train. Here are the candidates biographical information followed by their question responses, presented in alphabetical order: Tyler Cochran Age: 36; City, village, town where you reside: Pleasant Prairie; Education: Associates Degree- Gateway Tech; Occupation: Safety Officer (Officer Friendly) Kenosha Police Department; Previous elected or appointed public office: None. Everything we do is a joint effort, so don't wait for someone else to step up. 175.60(21)(b) provides that A person who does not prohibit an individual from carrying a concealed weapon on property that the person owns or occupies is immune from any liability arising from his or her decision.. Cochran An effective law enforcement agency is one which utilizes and develops Upstream Thinking methods in its partnership with the community while, at the same time, providing a safe and transparent environment. Stupidly, I called my state senator, Bob Wirch (D) and lambasted him. Im a proud married father to two grown adults. Zoerner offered two ideas: more traffic enforcement (codeword for policing for profit) and fully staff the jail (supposed to be done anyway). The escalating crime rates must be met head on with a proactive police presence and aggressive pursuit of criminals. 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