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Six Pages Out of a $31,828 Report: Why the Hall Report Must Be Released
The County paid $31,828 for the Hall Report. The public got six pages, written by the Sheriff who later endorsed the captain…
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The Kite File: Off the Books
Racine County’s own disciplinary file says a captain was warned about Deputy Preston Kite in 2023 and conducted no investigation; Kite was later convicted of 21 felonies involving children. The county paid…
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Leadership at the Racine County Sheriff’s Office: What Could Have Been Fixed Early
Residents ask why the Racine County Sheriff's Office became so dysfunctional. H.O.T.'s answer is leadership: warnings handled informally, a DA who co-managed…
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By the Numbers: Child Sexual Abuse in Racine County
Racine County substantiates child sexual abuse at about 60% above the state rate. Police data and CPS performance show where the problem…
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