4.2.3 Releasing Information to Law Enforcement

If a law enforcement officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that a warrant has been issued and is outstanding for the arrest of a W-2 participant, the W-2 Wisconsin Works worker, at the request of the law enforcement office, may notify a law enforcement officer when the participant appears to obtain their W-2 payment.

The W-2 agency may release the current address of W-2 participants to a law enforcement officer who meets all of the following conditions:

The officer provides, in writing, the name of the recipient; and

The officer demonstrates, in writing, the following: The recipient Is a fugitive felon under 42 U.S.C. s. 608(a)(9) ; Is violating probation or parole imposed under state or federal law; or Has information that is necessary for the officer to conduct their official duties; The location or apprehension of the participant is within the official duties of the officer; and The officer is making the request in the proper exercise of their duties.

The W-2 agency is not required to report an applicant or participant to police simply because a worker is aware that the individual has an outstanding warrant. If there is any concern that an applicant or participant may cause harm to themselves or others, whether there is a warrant involved, the agency should take the initiative to contact the police.