PEWAUKEE, Wis. — A new ordinance in the Village of Pewaukee gives police the power to issue tickets to individuals who bully others, either in-person or online. Parents could also face fines if their child's behavior continues.
As students return to school this fall, the Village of Pewaukee Police Department has a new tool to combat bullying. The recently passed ordinance allows officers to issue tickets to those who engage in bullying behavior either in-person or online.
The new ordinance brought a mixed reaction from parents and grandparents in the area.
"I feel like our culture has gotten so where our kids are feeling entitled at a young age with no discipline. So it is a good thought. It is a good place to start, some accountability," said Jodi Vickary, a local mom.
While some pare