Public Safety
600 Law Enforcement Agencies Operate in Wisconsin
See how many law enforcement agencies operate where you live.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths
Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Nate Hamilton Became a Leader
The late Dontre Hamilton's brother takes responsibility for his family and his city.
Nov 19th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wauwatosa Cop Joseph Mensah Resigns
Effective November 30th. Controversial officer killed three people in five years. All ruled justified self-defense.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Will Accompany Health Inspectors
Inspectors need protection, city decides, after deaths threats and a physical altercation.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sterling Brown Payout Still Being Debated
Council committee meets for two hours, can't decide whether to accept the settlement.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Admits Violating Morales’ Due Process
But City Attorney argues Morales must go back before Fire & Police Commission for a trial.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Man Charged With Buying Gun for Rittenhouse
Dominick Black bought rifle used in Kenosha shootings because Rittenhouse was underage.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Troubles at Fire & Police Commission
12 staff vacancies, no director, three board vacancies. Committee grills Barrett aides for answers.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Player, City Reach $750,000 Settlement
City admits police violated Sterling Brown's constitutional rights in notorious incident.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
8% of State’s Prisoners Have COVID-19
1,703 active cases and 6,781 inmates in quarantine or isolation.
Nov 7th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sexual Assault Charges Against Jacob Blake Dropped
Blake pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, receives two-years probation.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
