VIROQUA, Wis. – the Viroqua Police Commission voted 4-1 to suspend Police Chief Richard Niedfeldt for 10 days after an investigation into numerous complaints. The complaints:
> Failing to follow through on a harassment charge against an officer.
> Not completing a traffic study.
> Lying about the racially provoking the “thin blue line” symbol on the department logo.
> Misstating information in a state database on police officers.
Mayor Justin Running, although disappointed at only a suspension, called the commission’s investigation fair and timely. He said he looked forward to working collaboratively with the chief.