MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is supporting legislation that would allow officers to tow vehicles from first-time reckless drivers, calling it an important accountability tool as lawmakers prepare to return to the state Capitol next week.

"It definitely is part of the tools in the toolbox to ensure that there is accountability," Norman said.

The proposed law change cleared the Wisconsin Assembly in March but has stalled in the state Senate. The legislation would expand current towing authority by allowing officers to impound vehicles at their discretion, even for first-time offenses and regardless of vehicle ownership.

Currently, Wisconsin's reckless driving tow law only applies to repeat offenders with unpaid reckless driving tickets, and the vehicle must be registe

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