Public Safety
“Defund The Police” Becomes “Defend The Police”
Mural outside City Hall gets altered overnight.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests
The vast majority of those cited for violations of the order were Black.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Man Killed by Sheboygan Police
A 32-year-old Black man was shot and killed Thursday.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon?
MPD says it's a paperwork burden. Alderman says he's not looking for a Master's thesis.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar
Mural is designed to keep focus on protest marches.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa PD Getting New Body Cameras
Under pressure from activists, Wauwatosa Common Council approves new body cameras for department.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Suit Challenges ‘Marsy’s Law’ Amendment
Opponents of victim rights amendment argue voters were deceived about its provisions.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
More Police Transparency Needed
Law allows unnecessary delays for release of data.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Vaun Mayes Released From Jail
DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Dimitrijevic Introduces Mask Mandate
Mayor Barrett and council President Johnson endorse a city-wide mandate.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Protest Organizer Vaun Mayes Arrested
For "burglary party to a crime" says arrest blotter. Frank Nitty captures arrest on video.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers
Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
