Deputies in Chippewa County have voiced their apprehension regarding Sheriff Travis Hakes’s conduct, describing it as embarrassing.
In a joint statement issued with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, deputies expressed serious concerns about Hakes’ leadership of the department.
An investigation spanning several months scrutinized his interactions with a female 911 dispatcher and his extracurricular activities, ultimately resulting in a vote of no confidence from county leaders.
Deputies emphasized genuine worries that the sheriff’s actions could impede law enforcement efforts.
Hakes has dismissed the investigation into his conduct as politically motivated.
