Wisconsin State troopers worry they may be sued for illegal tactics

[Pharaoh]

The union that represents Wisconsin State Troopers has requested that the state Department of Transportation defend its members in the event of lawsuits in response to the restriction of Capitol grounds to the public.

The law enforcement officers of the State Patrol continue to follow the orders of Governor Walker and Division of State Patrol Superintendent Fitzgerald, despite concerns that doing so may be illegal. The decision of Governor Walker and Superintendent Fitzgerald to call out the State Patrol, however, places the members of the State Patrol in the way of great personal harm.

http://www.thedailypage.com/thesconz/article.php?article=32724

[pacalo]

1. I'm with the blogger: The overall tone indicates hostility toward Walker's shenanigans.

Further, I get the sense they're looking for a way out of this "illegal" mess.

[Boswell]

2. that's what you get when you're the palace guard

[mzteris]

3. Fitzgeralds . . .

Scott (Senate) & Jeff's (Assembly) dad was appointed by Walker to head up the State Troopers.

who are these people?!?!?