DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials in Wisconsin are reminding residents as Spring Election Day approaches to respect people's property, which includes political signs as they are personal property and a form of freedom of speech. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, taking property without consent is a crime under Wisconsin State Statute 943.20(1)(a), and property damage is a crime under Wisconsin State Statute 943.01(1). ‘The pinnacle of a career’: Grand Chute Police Chief retires after 44 years of service, 15 spent with department Under Wisconsin State Statute 943.01(1), property damage includes taking or vandalizing political yard signs. However, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office added that a political sign in the right of way may be removed by County Highway officials or local municipality departments of public works as signs may not be placed in a publicly owned right of way. No additional details were provided. ...read more read less