Wisconsin Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs announced today that he will be assuming a new position with Dane County starting in June. In a press conference held at the County Executive's Office, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that he had selected Tubbs as the new Director of Dane County Emergency Management.

Tubbs was applauded by many for his handling of the massive protests against Governor Walker's collective bargaining bill in the winter of 2011. Tubbs was responsible for the security and safety of Capitol staff as well as protestors inside and outside the Capitol building. Despite an 18-day Capitol occupation and protests topping 100,000 on a regular basis, there were no injuries and few arrests. Tubbs was praised by many protesters for his respectful communication, which helped maintain a peaceful atmosphere. In more recent months, Tubbs has received some criticism regarding the rising number of arrests in the Capitol.

Parisi cited Tubbs' considerable job experience, his expertise on emergency safety protocols, his work with the Department of Homeland Security, and his experiences during the Wisconsin Uprising when explaining his choice for the position.

When asked about his experience over the past 15 months, Chief Tubbs summed it up in two words "challenging, but rewarding." The Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Mike Huebsch [3], will be responsible for finding a replacement before Tubbs starts his new job with the county on June 4.