Derek Chauvin

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

Milwaukee’s George Floyd Mural Vandalized

Vandalism to mural at Holton and North comes as officer involved in Floyd's death accepts plea deal. Damage quickly reversed.

Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention

City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.

Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training

Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.

One Year After George Floyd’s Death

Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Issues Statement on the First Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Statement on One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder

Bullhorn Films Documents Protests

Local company has made 30 short films and two feature-length documentaries on metro area BLM protests.

Bill Would Limit Police Chokeholds

But not a total ban. Bipartisan legislation supported by Sen. Lena Taylor.

Milwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds

Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.

Students affirm fight to defund campus police, refund students, and honor victims of police violence

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope

But real progress will require specific policy changes.

Protesters Rally After Chauvin Verdict

Local activists, members of The People's Revolution celebrate, call for further efforts to achieve justice.

Supervisor Taylor Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force

State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.

Statement on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis April 20, 2021

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Verdict in Chauvin Trial

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Statement on the Verdicts in the Chauvin Trial

Opportunity Wisconsin Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Sen. Larson Statement on outcome of Derek Chauvin trial

Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty

Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Chauvin Conviction

April 20, 2021

Rep. Bowen Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

“A Small Measure of Justice Was Served and We Fight On!”

Milwaukee Bucks Statement

Sarah Godlewski Releases Statement Following Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin

Sen. Agard Statement on Derek Chauvin Case Verdict

People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest

Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.

Union Workers Join Protest of Systemic Racism

Three events Monday in Milwaukee, Madison organized by coalition of unions and racial justice groups.

Palzewicz Calls for Major Shift in Racial Attitudes

Congress Battles Over Police Reform

Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.

Let us not lose sight of our goals

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 23, 2020

Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation

Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.

Extend Act 10 to Cover Police

Law restricting collective bargaining rights exempted police. Including them could make cops more accountable.

America’s Police State

20% of police served in the military, and tend to get more complaints of excessive force.

Why the Protests Won’t End

9 reasons why the protests are different this time.

Milwaukee Turners Call for Lasting Measures to Uproot Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement and Oppose Military Responses to the Current Crisis

Police Chiefs Decry Killing of George Floyd

Chiefs from Kenosha, Green Bay, Wausau weigh in. “Against everything I stand for.”

Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want

Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.