Public Safety
Latinx Community Divided Over Morales’ Exit
Some still support the former police chief, others glad to see him go.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tosa Police Arrest Peaceful Protester
30-minute video captures standoff between protesters and police.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Eric Trump Comes to Town
Speaks to MPD members about defunding police. ‘Guys, it’s fundamentally crazy.'
Aug 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Tosa Police Issue Gets More Heated
Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Turning Guns Into Garden Tools
With an eye to DNC, faith activists in city oppose Trump, call for less gun violence, more social justice
Aug 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Who Do You Call If Police Commit the Crime?
Photographer assaulted by off-duty cop says she was subjected to hours of questioning by Milwaukee Police.
Aug 17th, 2020 by LaTasha Lux, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice
This weekend there is a mural unveiling and a bike ride to celebrate Black lives.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bowen Says Officer Mensah Fired The Gun
Rep. Bowen disputes police account, says Mensah, not protestors, fired gun at officer's house.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
9 Takeaways on Change of Police Chiefs
What's the impact of Morales firing, Brunson hiring, and where is the city headed on police?
Aug 10th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
