Green Bay: Police scrap fingerprint policy

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From the Green Bay Press Gazette:

Public outcry has forced the Green Bay Police Department to get rid of a policy that had officers seeking a fingerprint from traffic violators.

And the news media is to blame for the outcry that led to the decision to scrap the policy, said Police Chief Craig Van Schyndle.

“The news media blew it out of proportion,” he said Tuesday evening.

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The change in policy only applies to traffic violations. Police officers still plan to collect fingerprints from those who violate city ordinances such as retail theft and disorderly conduct, Van Schyndle said.

In addition, Van Schyndle said officers will continue to take fingerprints from people who don’t have a driver’s license during traffic stops.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_19395057.shtml

Well, I guess it's a win, sort of. But damn those news media for reporting the news! Damn them for reporting something other the Packers! Damn them!