New National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Father Of Son Killed By Kenosha Police In 2004

Air Date:
Heard On The Morning Show
Lights on a police car
J J (CC-BY-NC-ND)

We talk with the new sexual assault response coordinator for the Wisconsin National Guard about changes in the works after last year’s federal investigation. Then, we speak with the father of a man killed by Kenosha police 16 years ago for his thoughts on recent shootings and protests there.

Featured in this Show

  • Sexual Assault Response At The Wisconsin National Guard

    Last year, a federal investigation of the Wisconsin National Guard found that the organization’s sexual assault response protocol was inadequate and broke the law. The Guard’s new sexual assault response coordinator shares what’s changed and the work she has ahead.

  • Wisconsin Father Reacts To Blake Shooting

    In 2004, Michael Bell Jr. was shot and killed by a Kenosha police officer during a traffic stop in front of his home. Since then, his father has pushed for changes in policing and the criminal justice system. We’ll hear from him and how he feels about the Jacob Blake shooting.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Tierney Twing Guest
  • Michael Bell, Sr. Guest