Public Safety
The Ghost Arrests of Tosa Protesters
More than 40 arrests listed by Wauwatosa Police show no person arrested or taken into custody.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerA ‘Direct Threat to the Status Quo’
My journey to Fire and Police Commission has involved many threats and much support.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Amanda Avalos, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEvers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtAfter Prison, What Next?
How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons
Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtBill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders
Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtACLU Calls for National Search for Tosa Police Chief
Police department 'must repair its relationship with many community members.’
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWaukesha Faith Group Questions Mensah Hiring
Concerns over Waukesha Sheriff’s hiring of controversial Wauwatosa officer.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerExpunging Records Gets Bipartisan Support
Wisconsin has one of nation’s strictest laws on expunging criminal records.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers
Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtBill Blocks Vaccine Priority for Inmates
Rep Wangaard seeks to correct ‘mistake’ by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt