Public Safety
Wisconsin Police Donated to Officer that Shot Jacob Blake
A data breach of a Christian fundraising website revealed $5k in donations.
Apr 16th, 2021 by Jenny Peek and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Crime Lab Improves Processing Time
Even during the pandemic, the turnaround time for lab work was faster.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
DA Explains Timing of Alvin Cole Decision
Chisholm says "It wasn't just Kenosha" factoring into timing of release.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
DOJ Recieves Grant For Sexual Assault Kit Database
New system will track evidence for sexual assault cases. A backlog discovered in 2014 took four years to process.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols
Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention
After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Three-Fifths Compromise
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Expunging Criminal Records Gets Broad Support
Police, prosecutors, public defenders, business groups back bill expanding expungement.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Did DA Delay Mensah Decision Due To Kenosha Unrest?
Wauwatosa Police indicated in emails that the Kenosha unrest in August delayed the decision in Alvin Cole shooting.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha
Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
A Mechanic’s Solution For Auto Parts Theft
City sees wave of stolen catalytic converters. Mechanic fortifies them with rebar to deter thefts.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Ethan Duran
