Laughable! Which means: of a kind to provoke laughter or sometimes derision : amusingly ridiculous.

officerfriendly~just like everyone else who can't defend themselves, just tell us not to read it. And now you are comparing these officers to someone who is accused of unwanted sexual contact?!?!? disgusting!

I suppose no one should have an opinion about the Milton officer accused of unwanted sexual contact either. Oh that's right they shut that one down so no one could express their opinion about that.

You mean like an opinion? God forbid anyone on here has an opinion. Especially when it comes to an opinion about government. Don't like my opinion? Don't read it.

officerfriendly~~seriously, get over yourself already. I don't think any of us are saying that we should never question things. But, in this case, you're just going on and on about something that is really irrelavent. Why you bashing them for what they SHOULD have done, when what they did obviously was the right thing to do since it went as it did. I read all your comments and all you are talking about is what YOU think they SHOULD have done.

Again, for those that can't or won't read all the comments. Everything the police do is great? We can't question how things are done by the police? Things can't be done better? The day we can't question law enforcement or government in general is the day we no longer have a democracy. Hitler, Stalin and Hussein didn't like questions either.

officerfriendly~~I can read just fine. You just keep spouting off your they should have done this, they should have done that. They did what they did and it ended in the apprehension on a vile criminal without anyone else getting injured~~seems to me they did their job just fine. Maybe, just maybe, they knew what they were doing. Maybe you, who wasn't an officer in the situation has no idea what they 'should have' done because you weren't there.

You people are jumping on my hook just as fast as I can throw it in to the water....

Does anyone know how to read on this website? I'm not blaming anyone for the chase. Where did you get that from? The chase was completely justified. All I'm saying is the chase lasted too long. The suspect should have been stopped by whatever means necessary before he got back to Janesville. RCSO didn't attempt to ram him because either they don't have a policy that allows it or they didn't want to damage their new Charger. Well guess what, it got damaged anyway. It should have got damaged earlier. The guy should have been stopped long before JPD stopped him.

officerfriendly~~was your butt out there chasing the criminal? Ummmmm, I'm gonna guess NO!! So, don't give us coulda, shoulda, wouldas! They did what they thought was best, caught a killer and all without anyone else being hurt or injured. It seems to me they accomplished what they were supposed to. You want to blame someone for the chase and how it all went down? Then place the blame where the blame belongs~~on the idiot that shot and killed an unarmed woman.

Oh that's right. Don't ask questions of the police. Everything the police do is right. Come on. This isn't Russia or China. We should always question government. If government officials can't take the questions then they should look for different work. These officers did a good job. It could have been done better. The suspect should not have been allowed to drive right back to the area of the crime scene. He should have been stopped by whatever means necessary before that happened. The officers that were involved would probably agree. I'll venture to guess that someone asked permission from a supervisor to take the suspect out at some point prior to him returning to Janesville. I'll bet a supervisor denied that request. What would you be saying if he shot someone else or ran someone over, maybe officers, back at the crime scene? I don't think the Medal of Valor is warranted for simply chasing a dangerous suspect.

""....they have to take into consideration the safety of the community at large when engaged in a high speed pursuit..." Really? Then why did they allow this suspect to go right back to the area of the crime scene?""

Wanna know why "officerfriendly", see my comment about dopes who spend there whole lives monday morning quarterbacking everything the cops do, you know, guys like yourself who like to think you have some idea of what you're talking about but haven't done anything but sit in your recliner criticizing. I'm guessing if they would have tried to end this earlier and anyone would have gotten hurt or any property would have been damaged you'd be typing away about how the cops should have had more restraint. Maybe you and Nancy Pelosi should split a time share together, you both seem to have a common philosophy, you want the job done, you just don't want to be troubled with the details. BTW, see my previous quote reference a battle of wits with an unarmed man...guess which one you are....

chp16a95 wrote, "Quite frankly, it shouldn't be about what department gets the credit or what officer/deputy was actually involved, or even what pursuit policy is different from Hollywood to Rock County." So how do we award officers/deputies if you don't want them to get credit?

Quite frankly, it shouldn't be about what department gets the credit or what officer/deputy was actually involved, or even what pursuit policy is different from Hollywood to Rock County.

The pursuit was a multi jurisdictional involvement that not only went according to policy, but also spared the loss of more life and property.

And I don't see why there is all of the negativity. So we lost a couple of squads-big frickin deal! Beats the hell out of someone else getting killed.

The suspect shot and killed a woman who he 'loved.' He shot her 5 times. Now, that was someone he loved. What the hell would have he done to a perfect stranger?

These officers and deputies did their job and did it well to protect all of the candy ass, whining, sniveling little ones like yourselves who hide behind a key board.

These officers and deputies protected the general public and your right to cut them down.

That being said, knock it off, stand up, and give these protectors of life and property the proper credit and praise they deserve to protect your whining, and self absorbed critical ways.

These are our tax dollars at work and we are getting more from them than any other tax expense no matter how many ways you look at it.

I am truly grateful to the officers and deputies who protect us daily. Thank you to one and all of you for your sacrifice!! It is very much appreciated!

I'll step off of my soap box now, thank you.

Congrats to all, you are all very deserving of your awards. Thanks for keeping the community safe.

If any of the officers who received this read these comments~~ignore the negative ones!! There are plenty of us who appreciate what you did and what you do EVERYday!!

JPD used potential deadly force to stop him by ramming him which was completely justified. PIT is a less lethal option. If police are justified to ram in this situation then I think they could have tried a PIT if they had the proper training. At no time did speeds get below 35 mph? Must have been some awful fast turns. PIT should at least be an option for law enforcement to use. RCSO's policy and all policies should include PIT as an option. RCSO wasn't going to ram him either yet two county squads were damaged anyway. This chase should not have gone on as long as it did and definitely should not have been allowed to return to the area of the crime scene. He should of been rammed or PIT'ed long before that happened.

WAY TO GO BOBBY BOECHE!!!!!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU

The PIT maneuver was not appropriate in this situation. That move is not recommended when the vehicle speed is above 35mph or when the bumpers are of significant height difference. Both conditions were present. This move also involves the front vehicle losing control, not really something you want to do in a residential area. While the PIT has is uses, this situation was not one.

While I think the deputies did OK I think the Medal of Valor is a bit over the top. RCSO should rethink their pursuit policy to include the PIT maneuver so in a situation like this the suspect could be "taken out" before he is allowed to drive back to the crime scene.

I for one appreciate what our police departments did and do every day. Great job guys and gals.

Wow, they did their JOB.

Congratulations. We know but sometimes forget how much peril our law enforcement personnel endure in the name of public safety.

"....they have to take into consideration the safety of the community at large when engaged in a high speed pursuit..." Really? Then why did they allow this suspect to go right back to the area of the crime scene?

"Let us keep it real. These 2 RCSO deputies chased this clown for several miles, and couldn't detain him. A JPD officer took him out and 2 RCSO deputies are hero's??? Medal of Valor??? I don't want to dismiss the efforts of law enforcement, but come on. Let's give the credit where it is due."

Well "localboy" where do I start. First, this is a Sheriff's Department ceremony, so I'm guessing giving an award to another agency's officers would be a bit odd. Second, the deputies "chased this clown for several miles" because, unlike you, they have to take into consideration the safety of the community at large when engaged in a high speed pursuit, and unlike CSI Miami, they can't just do whatever they want. Why you ask? Well that's because if they did and the slightest thing went wrong there would be plenty of dopes like yourself to come to the forefront and call for these cop's badges. Trust me, when operating a 1200 lb. piece of machinery at 75+ MPH, things can go wrong and when they do, they go wrong fast. But I wouldn't expect someone like you to understand that 'cause I'm sure when you're involved in car chases when you're playing Grand Theft Auto, they all work out just fine. Tell you what, why don't you just save yourself and everyone else some time and just take a trip up to the Capital and take a whizz on the Law Enforcement Memorial then call it a life, that's really what you want anyway.

You know, every time I get on one of these blogs and debate one of these idiots I'm reminded about an old saying about the futility of entering a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

keep up the good work RCSD & JPD

There is always someone who has to complain. Pathetic, especially when we are honoring people who put their lives on the line for us every day.
Thank you, officers. Sorry that people that could never do your job always seem to have the answers.

localboy-couldn't you find that rock to crawl back under?

High five to all!

Thank you for catching this man and getting him off the streets.

BTW Localboy if you read the article you would see the awards were for the Rock County Sheriff's dept. I'm sure the JPD does their own awards.

Great job to all our police officers!!! Those listed here and all others!! Thank you for all you do and putting your life on the line EVERYday to keep us safe (even those who don't appreciate it!!)

Localboy~~give it up and let the people enjoy their recognition. Someone always has to be the sourpuss!

Let us keep it real. These 2 RCSO deputies chased this clown for several miles, and couldn't detain him. A JPD officer took him out and 2 RCSO deputies are hero's??? Medal of Valor??? I don't want to dismiss the efforts of law enforcement, but come on. Let's give the credit where it is due.

It's nice to see recognitions where they are due! Just don't forget about people who are not able to get the spot light but have huge affects. Trust me they exist. Some of these awards may be hand picked, but the people who put themselves in peril to do a job, such as the deputies in the chase and the Marine over seas (etc.) they are most deserving of our respect!