Public Safety
State Residents Support Police Body Cameras
Survey by police union finds most people think local police do good job, but favor some reforms.
May 12th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Would Limit Police Chokeholds
But not a total ban. Bipartisan legislation supported by Sen. Lena Taylor.
May 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Probe of Clergy Abuse Is Historic
Unprecedented state-wide investigation could uncover many crimes, lead to legal reforms.
May 10th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds
Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.
May 7th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Funds Credible Messengers Program
Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.
May 6th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String
Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.
May 6th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneKenosha Activists Arrested During Protest of Jacob Blake
Three were arrested, including Blake's uncle, staging a sit-in at Kenosha Public Safety Building.
May 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCoalition Launches Campaign Against Reckless Driving
18 community organizations are working to promote safe driving.
May 6th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJudge Rules Acevedo Video Can Be Released
Footage shows choking, death of Joel Acevedo. Officer Michael Mattioli charged with reckless homicide.
May 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState High Court Upholds Gun Conviction
But Justice Rebecca Bradley dissents, defending right to get drunk and carry firearms.
May 5th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerTosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah
In John Doe hearing Weber defends former officer's killing of Jay Anderson, Jr.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPolice Haven’t Ended Stop and Frisks
ACLU report finds Milwaukee police out of compliance with 2018 legal settlement.
May 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner