This record summarizes the employment separation of Officer Jarid Rankila from the Superior Police Department in Superior, Wisconsin. The separation followed an internal and prosecutorial review related to recorded misconduct that led to questions about the officer’s credibility in official reports and testimony. As a result of the findings, approximately 40 criminal cases involving Officer Rankila were dismissed due to evidentiary concerns.

Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf reviewed the circumstances but did not file criminal charges in connection with the incident. The City of Superior and its police department proceeded with administrative employment actions in line with department policy and legal counsel guidance. The separation agreement or termination documents outline the effective date of Rankila’s departure and include standard procedural details on pay, benefits, and property return.