Public Safety
Chisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’
County budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
The “Molotov Cocktail” That Wasn’t
MPD admits the 6th and McKinley weapon was just a plastic water bottle.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney OKs $4 Million Settlement with Sylville Smith Family
Smith was killed by a Milwaukee Police Office in 2016, igniting unrest in Sherman Park.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief, Alderman Fight Over Use of Canines
Chief says it's an infrequently used safety tactic, Rainey say it's "barbaric."
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Announces Three Finalists for Police Chief
All outsiders, although one finalist has Milwaukee ties.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Survey Shows Police Perception Divided Along Racial, Economic Lines
Researcher says key takeaway is for MPD officers to exercise compassion in any interaction.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How the Amani Neighborhood Cut Crime
And improved life in 53206 ZIP code. Dominican Center and non-profits empowered residents.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?
Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Community Groups Propose Changes
Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Assistant Chief Gets Denver Suburb’s Top Job
Terrence Gordon will be Thornton, CO police chief as MPD turnover continues.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Lose 30 More Police Officers
Federal grant rules could mean cutting 30 more than proposed cut of 120 cops.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Stormy Week in Wauwatosa
Peaceful protest follows ugly police reaction with injuries to journalist and Alvin Cole’s mother.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
