JB VanHollen for Attorney General

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Fight Crime, Restore Integrity

Dear Friends:

I'm honored to serve as your Attorney General.  Please know that I take the faith entrusted in me as the state's top law enforcement officer seriously.   

The framers of our Constitution wisely limited the scope and primary purpose of government; to protect our right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."  It was clear to Wisconsin voters that this worthy purpose had been abandoned and a new direction was desperately needed.  I'm humbled you gave me the distinct privilege to get our state back to the basics - no more gimmicks or political agendas - but instead a commitment to the rule of law. 

Upon taking the oath of office I have focused on helping keep Wisconsin families and communities safe by fighting crime and restoring integrity.  It's not just a campaign slogan.  Its a commitment to the people of Wisconsin that the Department of Justice will be working to protect personal freedoms, demand high ethical standards and seek justice for victims.

God bless,

QUICK FACTS: DOJ Under Van Hollen

  • In 2008, the DOJ obtained a $500,000 grant to solve cold case homicides which has helped make arrests in the Milwaukee Serial Murder case and a double homicide in Jefferson County.
  • The DOJ recovered nearly $30 million for taxpayers in Medicaid Fraud cases. This is a stark contrast to the less than $500,000 collected by AG Van Hollen’s predecessor.
  • In 2007, the DOJ recorded a four-fold increase in the number of cases the Investigative Services Bureau has provided assistance on.
  • The DOJ recently spearheaded the largest narcotics case in state history.
  • Van Hollen issued the first conceal carry permit to a retired DOJ law enforcement official.
  • The Attorney General provided resources for a pilot witness protection program that will remove from the streets those trying to obstruct justice.
  • In 2008, the Milwaukee Crime Lab worked over 2,100 cases – four times more than in 2006!
  • DOJ is on pace to set arrest records by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
  • More than tripled the number of Attorney General formal opinions than his predecessor issued throughout her entire tenure.
  • DOJ undercover operations snags vote fraud attempt of buying votes for $5 and a sandwich.
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