Eric Toney Hosts La Crosse Public Safety Roundtable
The Republican attorney general candidate met with law enforcement officials to discuss state crime and school security.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Elections
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Wisconsin attorney general candidate Eric Toney held a public safety roundtable in La Crosse on October 30. Toney, who is challenging incumbent Josh Kaul, met with local sheriffs and district attorneys to address school safety, fentanyl, and state crime labs.
Why it matters
The meeting highlighted Toney's platform focused on improving state Department of Justice coordination with local agencies and rural prosecutors. He emphasized his intention to streamline officer-involved death investigations and enhance school threat detection.
Eric Toney has visited all 72 counties in Wisconsin during his campaign and secured endorsements from over 80 percent of the state's sheriffs. Early voting for the November 3 election is currently available to residents.
The players
Eric Toney
Eric Toney is the Republican nominee for Wisconsin attorney general currently campaigning across the state.
Josh Kaul
Josh Kaul is the incumbent Wisconsin attorney general who is running for re-election.
The details
Toney participated in the discussion with the district attorney of Monroe County and the sheriffs of both Monroe and Trempealeau Counties. His proposals include installing new cameras and threat detection systems in schools to improve student safety.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Eric Toney held the public safety roundtable.
November 3, 2026: The Wisconsin attorney general election occurs.
Political Context
The discussion about improving investigative timelines follows a pattern set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice protocol for officer-involved death investigations. Toney's proposed reforms to coordination between the state and local agencies mark a departure from the current execution of that protocol.
Voters can currently participate in early voting ahead of the November 3 election to cast their ballots. Toney's policy proposals regarding school safety and crime lab efficiency directly affect how state resources are allocated toward local community security.
The takeaway
Candidates for attorney general are prioritizing law enforcement coordination and school safety technologies as the election date approaches. Voters should review the specific plans proposed by both Toney and Kaul to understand how their approaches to public safety differ.
Further reading
Learn more about the upcoming vote in our Wisconsin Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News8000.
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