Public Safety
Aldrete Discusses FPC’s Turbulent Year
The outgoing executive director blames City Hall, critics for current environment.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Idea Activists and Police Agree On
Why are cops still being sent to respond to mental health crises?
Jul 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981
62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents
But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Most District Attorneys Running Unopposed
Just 6 of 72 counties in state have contested races. 33 counties haven’t had contested DA race since 2008.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Green Bay Officials Get Death Threats for Mask Mandate
'What have we come to, not in Green Bay, no one should be threatened.'
Jul 27th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Citizen Group Unhappy with MPD’s Community-Oriented Policing
Community Collaborative Commission says MPD's latest report falls short of recommendations.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React
Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State DOJ Rejects Records Request on Police
What actions are police in Milwaukee, other cities taking against protesters? Open records request rejected.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
