Public Safety
Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peaceful March Sees Signs of Solidarity
As march traverses city's west side and Wauwatosa it's met with support.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Peaceful March Snakes Through South Side
March honors Joel Acevedo, who died at hands of off-duty Milwaukee police officer in April
Jun 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Attorney Moving To Drop Curfew Charges
Charges will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but at least one lawsuit still likely.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform
Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
FPC Commissioner Blasts Tear Gas Use
Police Chief Alfonso Morales says "the media" makes it seem like they used it more than they did.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can the Police Union Prevent Reform?
Milwaukee’s powerful union has long gotten its way. But this time may be different.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain
Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Groups Push MPS, Stop Funding Police
Community groups say MPS should stop paying for Milwaukee Police security programs, spend it on education.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout
They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Right Wing Group Pushes Prison Reform
State can’t afford new prison, Badger Institute notes, so policymakers should look to reforms used by other states.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
