MILTON, Wis. -- While Wisconsin's no-call list keeps solicitors away from residents' phones, another list may keep solicitors away from some doors.

It's called a "no-knock" ordinance and the small community of Milton may be the first in the state to put one on the books.

Sgt. John Conger, of the Milton Police Department, is behind the proposed ordinance.

Six years ago he vowed to do all he could to protect young people and the communities in to which they are sent.

Conger made that promise after being one of the first responders on the scene of the horrific Janesville van crash that killed seven teenagers and seriously injured five others who were part of a controversial traveling sales crew.

"Obviously I didn't experience Viet Nam, but that's what it reminded me of with the number of helicopters, emergency response teams and people running everywhere," said Conger. "It was like a war zone with the number of injured and dead. It was just so tragic."

It has now been more than six years since Conger's life-changing experience.

He still keeps in touch with survivors and their families.

Which is why he made it his personal mission to see this ordinance through.

He asked the Milton city attorney to draft the "no-knock" ordinance.

"You, as a member of a certain community, can make a statement saying, 'I don't want these people knocking on my door anymore,'" said Conger.

Phil Ellenbecker agrees wholeheartedly.

"It's an invasion of privacy," Ellenbecker said. "We have a right to say no to that."

Ellenbecker lost his 18-year-old daughter, Malinda, in the crash.

He has also studied "no-knock" laws in other states.

"I think it's the best thing since sliced bread," he said. "I think it's an excellent idea."

"It's something all communities across the country have the right to do. I commend John for doing that. I think it's the best thing in the world."

The Milton ordinance would not touch the Girl Scouts, church groups or other non-profits, but would require for-profit companies with door-to-door sales crews to check with city government before hitting the streets.

For every home that a crewmember would solicit on the "no-knock" list, there would be a separate violation and fine.

Both the salesman and the company for whom he or she worked would be on the hook.

"It's going to help protect consumers and homeowners," said Ellenbecker.

Conger is hoping citizens could sign up for the "no-knock" list by March 2006, the 7-year anniversary of the Janesville crash.

State Sen. John Erpenbach is also studying the "no-knock" list to see if it would make sense to implement such a law statewide.

Sgt. Conger said he would welcome e-mails from anyone interested in more information on the "no-knock" list. miltonpdsergeant@ci.milton.wi.us

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