Dane Co. announces new initiative focused on preventing suicide, overdose deaths
May 5, 2021 12:34 PM Site staff
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MADISON, Wis. Nearly two dozen Dane County partners are teaming up to help prevent suicide and other premature, preventable deaths as people continue to struggle with mental health during the pandemic.
A task force made up up clinical mental health providers, police officers, first responders, area businesses and judges are coming together to create the “Ending Deaths from Despair Coalition.”
They say their mission is to prevent deaths from suicides, drug overdoses and chronic alcoholism.
“We’re not immune to this in Dane County, despite everything our community has to offer,” Dane County executive Joe Parisi said during a virtual press conference Wednesday. “The opioid overdose epidemic and suicide have been on the rise here, along with the rest of the national, and then came the COVID pandemic and the challenges bro
Dane Co. law enforcement agencies commit to hiring 30% sworn female officers by 2030
May 4, 2021 11:52 AM Jamie Perez
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MADISON, Wis. As part of his final efforts as Dane County Sheriff, Dave Mahoney is paving the way for several other law enforcement agencies to join the nationwide 30×30 initiative.
The initiative attempts to advance the representation of women in law enforcement. According to research presented on the 30×30 website, women make up only 12% of sworn officers and 3% of police leadership in the U.S. The website also cites research showing that women are less likely to use excessive force, are named in fewer complaints and lawsuits, are perceived by communities as being more compassionate and honest, make fewer arrests (especially when it comes to communities of color) and see better outcomes for crime victims (particularly in sexual assault cases).
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By Josh Spreiter
May 3, 2021 5:29 AM
MADISON, Wis. â You have the chance to help out a great organization here in the 608 starting this week.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is putting on a scavenger hunt, called âThe Hunt,â to benefit the largest youth mentoring organization in our area.
Instead of the normal âBowl for Kidsâ Sakeâ fundraiser this year, theyâre holding a county-wide scavenger hunt lasting all this month and everyone is invited to participate. Organizers say it allows for continued social distancing due to COVID-19.
Youâll use a scavenger hunt app to complete missions that highlight Madison landmarks and local businesses as well as fun challenges to do at home.
MADISON, Wis. You have the chance to help out a great organization here in the 608 starting this week.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is putting on a scavenger hunt, called “The Hunt,” to benefit the largest youth mentoring organization in our area.
Instead of the normal “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser this year, they’re holding a county-wide scavenger hunt lasting all this month and everyone is invited to participate. Organizers say it allows for continued social distancing due to COVID-19.
You’ll use a scavenger hunt app to complete missions that highlight Madison landmarks and local businesses as well as fun challenges to do at home.