Jail guards in Wisconsin can now buy into a better pension.
Governor Tony Evers yesterday signed a new law that includes jail guards into Wisconsin’s ‘protective occupation participants.’ Police officers, firefighters, and prison guards in the state are already included in that group. Being a ‘protective participant’ means jail guards can now retire earlier, and can get disability from on the job injuries. Sheriffs across the state, as well as Governor Evers, say the new pension perk will help local jails find and keep guards.
