Police Oversight Power Struggle, Axon vs Flock, and Act 10 in Crosshairs

👻 It’s Friday the 13th and the City Cast Madison team is here to round up the potentially freaky news of the week. Creative Producers Rob Thomas and Jade Iseri-Ramos are joined by Rob Chappell, Executive Editor of Madison 365.

First up, the City Council and the Police Civilian Oversight Board compete to control management of the independent police monitor’s office in an escalating tit-for-tat. Then the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear the latest legal challenge to Act 10, even as the incoming Democrat-led state legislature signals it might repeal the controversial law entirely. Plus, the debate over ALPRs continue as Axon fights to replace contracts previously held by Flock in Fitchburg and the Dane County Sheriff's Office.

And for our members only: Jack White is the proud new owner of a historic chair after a sell-out gig at The Sylvee. Jade and Robs wax nostalgic about famous Madison furniture they wish they’d gotten their hands on.

We’re super close to our 1,000th episode! It’s a crazy milestone and to celebrate we’re inviting you to contribute to our list of 1,000 things we love about Madison. Maybe it’s a fancy chair, maybe it’s a Flock camera…okay it’s probably not that. But either way, go to madison.citycast.fm/1000 and tell us what you love about our city.

Mentioned on the show:

In a rebuke to Common Council, Police Civilian Oversight Board appoints Rebecca Kemble as Interim Police Monitor [Madison 365]

Wisconsin Act 10 faces double threat from Supreme Court, legislature [Fox 6]
Wisconsin Legislature to be led by women for first time ever [The Cap Times]

City of Fitchburg, Dane County reject police surveillance technology contracts [Madison 365]

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• Goodman Community Center
• Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
• Sauced Market