4.2.3  Releasing Information to Law Enforcement

If a law enforcement officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that a warrant has been issued and is outstanding for the arrest of a W-2 participant, the W-2Wisconsin Works worker, at the request of the law enforcement office, may notify a law enforcement officer when the participant appears to obtain his or her W-2 payment.

A W-2 agency may release the current address of W-2 participants to a law enforcement officer who meets all of the following conditions:

1.             The officer provides, in writing the name of the recipient; and

2.             The officer demonstrates, in writing the following:

a.             The recipient

1)             Is a fugitive felon under 42 U.S.C. s. 608(a)(9);

2)             Is violating probation or parole imposed under state or federal law; or

3)             Has information that is necessary for the officer to conduct his or her official duties;

b.             That the location or apprehension of the participant is within the official duties of the officer; and

c.              The officer is making the request in the proper exercise of his or her duties.

W-2 agencies are not required to report an applicant or participant to police simply because it knows that the person has an outstanding warrant.  If there is any concern that an applicant or participant may cause harm to him or herself or others, whether there is a warrant involved, the agency should take the initiative to contact the police.

History: There are no previous versions of this policy.