Major retailers join Wisconsin Crime Alert Network

MADISON -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has announced that several major retailers have joined the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN) as part of an effort to prevent and solve crime in the communities in which they serve customers. 

Milwaukee-based Kohl’s Department Store, La Crosse-based Kwik Trip, Inc., and Janesville-based Blain’s Farm and Fleet have joined the many individuals and other local businesses as subscribers for their locations. 

Additionally, Walgreens, Best Buy and Target have purchased subscriptions for their Wisconsin locations.  Together, these six retailers have nearly 600 locations in the state.  

“I’m tremendously grateful for the support of these businesses. The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network was designed with businesses in mind to protect their interests and create safer communities for their customers. Whether it’s preventing crime, tracking down suspects or stolen goods, or finding missing people, the network’s a proven tool for assisting law enforcement," Van Hollen said.

With WCAN, law enforcement officers issue alerts at no cost to them either by fax, e-mail or text message to individuals and business owners, who may enroll online to receive alerts at a cost of $12 a year.  Thousands of officers across Wisconsin have been trained to use WCAN.

To enroll or to learn more about WCAN, visit http://www.wisconsincrimealert.gov/