Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order #87 relating to a proclamation that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Richard "Rick" Treadwell of the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Treadwell passed away on August 22, 2020 after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

Please ensure that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin are flown at half-staff at all state facilities beginning at sunrise on Monday, August 31, 2020 and ending at sunset on that day.