Public Safety

• Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

  Jul 11th, 2020 by Laurel White

  Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.

• How Many Police Live Where They Work?

  Jul 11th, 2020 by Will Cushman

  In Milwaukee, it's about half, in some places it's far less.

• City Hall

  Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?

  Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

  Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?

• Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands

  Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes

  Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.

• City Removing “Defund the Police” Mural Friday

  Jul 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

  Message heard "loud and clear" says public works commissioner, but mural creates safety problems.

• Activists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD

  Jul 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes

  Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.

• Murphy’s Law

  Chief Morales Looks Bad in FPC Report

  Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy

  And FPC Chair DeVougas looks even worse. 12 takeaways on what report did and didn't find.

• Back in the News

  Council Okays Funding for Indigent Defense

  Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy

  Many Milwaukee Municipal Court defendants are poor and lack an attorney.

• Wisconsin Budget

  32 Cities Devote Most Spending to Police

  Jul 7th, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius

  One-third of state’s largest cities, including Milwaukee, spend more on police than any other function.

• Experts Say Legal System Impedes Police Reform

  Jul 7th, 2020 by Margo Kirchner

  Plaintiffs suing police face multiple hurdles, so it's difficult to punish bad cops, some argue.

• City Hall

  Fire & Police Leader Withdraws

  Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

  FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.

• Officer Accused of Assaulting Protester

  Jul 6th, 2020 by Corri Hess

  Milwaukee Police investigating off-duty officer who allegedly assaulted woman taking pictures.