Capitol to become Republican fortress with its own Political Security Force!!

Badger Democracy reports the recent criticism of Capitol Police Chief Tubbs is a possible setup for a consolidation of security for frightened legislators and the governor in the people house. Here are the incredible details, and if any of this is true, we're in for a few cracked skulls:

During the height of Capitol protests in February and March, the sight of State Patrol Troopers in the Capitol became common. Today, when controversial committee meetings occur, a Progressive demonstration is planned, or the Legislature is in session, the presence of the Wisconsin State Patrol is more visible and active than the Capitol Police.

The presence of Fitzgerald as State Patrol Superintendent, and the scrutiny of Chief Tubbs are connected to a recently completed “After Action Report” by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The results will be politically driven by Scott Walker’s motivation to have complete control over Capitol security, especially in the likely event of more mass demonstrations this autumn. A source inside the Department of Administration (DOA) recently informed Badger Democracy that there is growing interest within the Walker Administration and DOA in combining the Capitol Police and Wisconsin State Patrol. The source explained that this consolidation had been floated during the Doyle Administration.

This report stands as “expert testimony” on behalf of the DOA, and justifies its ability to implement increased security measures at the Capitol. The report specifies “…onsite incident management was a state issue and State Patrol should have more of a role (emphasis mine).”  The report is critical of other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA), including Capitol Police, Madison PD, and Dane County Sheriff’s Department –“ …LEA unity was skewed due to lack of willingness to enforce…by some LEAs” and “…some LEA self-deployed away from assignments they did not like…a lack of willingness to support the changing Rules of Engagement…” The bottom line from this report calls for more “centralized leadership” in security at the State Capitol. Scott Walker placed Stephen Fitzgerald in the perfect position to provide such “centralized leadership.”

The end result could be Scott Walker’s own private political security force, not unlike a third world dictator. Stay peaceful, stay united, stay strong.