Wisconsin Statutes 255.20 – Duties of the department
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The department shall do all of the following:
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 255.20
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) Maintain an injury prevention program that includes data collection, surveillance, education and the promotion of intervention.
(2) Assist local health departments and community agencies by serving as a focal point for injury prevention expertise and guidance and by providing the leadership for effective local program development and evaluation.
(3) Enter into memoranda of understanding with other state agencies to reduce intentional and unintentional injuries.