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Salute to Service - Officer Matt Jankowski, Franklin Police Department

2 weeks ago | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

City of Franklin Police Officer Matt Jankowski is our 6th Honoree for Steve Scaffidi’s 2025 Salute to Service Award, presented by Waterstone Bank. Jankowski was nominated by his father Mike, who served as a first responder (Retired Fire Chief in Hales Corners, Wisconsin) and who highlighted his son’s commitment to serving his community in his nomination. “Matthew builds real relationships with people in our community.
Salute to Service - Lt. Ben Baus and Ryan McMenamin, Milwaukee Fire Department

2 weeks ago | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

In the early-morning hours of April 14, 2024, Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenant Ben Baus was instrumental in the rescue of Milwaukee Firefighter Ryan McMenamin, who was trapped and severely burned trying to rescue an occupant from a house fire in the 2400 block of South 8th Street,McMenamin, who has since returned to full duty, went through extensive skin grafts and rehabilitation during his recovery. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski described Firefighter McMenamin’s actions this way.
Salute to Service - Rev. Mark Jaramillo, Norway Fire Department

2 weeks ago | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

Pastor Mark Jaramillo, who is a chaplain for multiple fire departments in southeastern Wisconsin, lives a life devoted to service to his community and his faith. As a chaplain, he often counsels and advises members of the Norway Fire Department and other departments in the area, as well as leading a local Lutheran congregation at Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church. His wife Kristie, who is a co-pastor at the church, nominated Mark for the Salute to Service honor.
Salute to Service - Officer Daniel Riess, Waukesha Police Department

2 weeks ago | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

Waukesha Police Officer Dan Riess and his patrol canine Lambo work together in the City of Waukesha. Lambo assists Riess in searching and tracking suspects, and in narcotics detection. Lambo, a male Belgian Malinois, was born in Holland. Waukesha’s canine unit is not funded by tax dollars and is made possible by donations to the Waukesha Police K-9 Unit. Find the link to donate HERE.
Scaffidiology: Leading the Way on Education with Milwaukee College Prep CEO Al Keith- Ep. 54

1 month ago | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

Al Keith, CEO of Milwaukee College Prep Its four campuses are located in Central Milwaukee and serve more than 2,000 students from K-3 through 8th grade. 91% of its students are black, with 85% coming from economic disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ep. 2: Should Social Media be Regulated like Radio & TV? - You Need To Listen Podcast

Jan 31, 2025 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — Social media platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok are a topic of significant debate almost anywhere a conversation takes place. With users totaling in the billions, every aspect of our daily lives is impacted by what is posted, commented on, or in some extreme cases, acted upon by the members and followers who willingly, and sometimes unknowingly, share their personal data. Should social media be regulated like radio and TV?
Salute to Service — Officer Steven Kuspa, Milwaukee Police Department

May 24, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, at 7:33 a.m. the Milwaukee Police Department’s Telecommunications Division received a call for an active shooter incident in progress, at a local facility known as Vets Place Central. Upon receiving the call, the MPD’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) responded to the call. Officer Steven Kuspa and his fellow team members immediately identified this as a hostage rescue situation and took up tactical positions.
Salute to Service — Officer Dan Morrell, Milwaukee Police Department

May 23, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — One of the most dangerous calls for service for police officers is a domestic violence call. On a January morning in 2024, Milwaukee Police Officer Dan Morrell and his fellow officers responded to a domestic violence incident involving a subject with a gun in the 1800 block of West Fairmount Ave. The suspect fired at police officers, striking Morrell in the leg and sending him to the hospital. Morrell is 38 years old with more than 16 years of service.
Salute to Service — Battalion Chief Jeremy Starr, Milwaukee Fire Department

May 22, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — Battalion Chief Jeremy Starr of the Milwaukee Fire Department is a decorated United States Marine Corps Veteran and is still active in the Reserves. He believes his military training and experience have real-life implications for the work he does every day for the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Salute to Service — Detective Tyler L'Allier, Washington County Sheriff's Office

May 21, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — Detective Tyler L’Allier from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has worked in public safety for his entire career, serving as a corrections officer, road deputy, undercover drug investigator, and currently, a detective with the department. His wife Elizabeth nominated him, and shared that Tyler was honored to be considered for Salute to Service.