Public Safety

MKE County: Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
MKE County

Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project

Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.

MKE County: Sheriff Ball Holds Controlled Town Hall Following Jail Audit
MKE County

Sheriff Ball Holds Controlled Town Hall Following Jail Audit

MCSO announces costly plans for updates to jail facilities.

MKE County: Jail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’
MKE County

Jail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’

County will stop taking commissions, or kickbacks, on phone charges.

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

About $5,000 per year of incarceration, $25,000 maximum, stingier than most states.

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?

Back in the News: Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?
Back in the News

Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?

His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.