Wisconsin Pushes for Police Body Cameras | Eau Claire News

Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin lawmakers are heating up the debate over mandatory body cameras for police, sparked by a fatal shooting in Madison where officers had no cameras on. Rep. Shelia Stubbs argues it’s unacceptable to rely on bystander videos for accountability and believes the cameras will pay for themselves. While most officers support the tech, concerns linger over costs and redaction-heavy storage needs. Both gubernatorial candidates back the move — with Republican Tom Tiffany pledging to sign it into law and Democrat David Crowley promising state aid. But not everyone agrees: Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk…