Public Safety
Here Are Chief Morales’ Marching Orders
Read all 11 directives, ranging from a COVID-19 mask policy to attending every commission meeting.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Years Behind Bars, Now Released
Milwaukee DA will not retry Ladarius Marshall after federal judge finds his constitutional rights violated at age 16.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Union Workers Join Protest of Systemic Racism
Three events Monday in Milwaukee, Madison organized by coalition of unions and racial justice groups.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
FPC Gives Morales 11 Directives, Threatens Firing For Non-Compliance
Move comes as part of six month review of Morales' performance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Get Federal Troops?
Trump's chief of staff says administration prepping plan to send troops to Democratic-run cities like Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Law Allows Suspended Cops on Payroll
Sometimes for years. Grothman supported 2007 bill to add restrictions, which didn’t pass.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pence Attacks Biden During Wisconsin Visit
Biden campaign called it damage control for Trump's "historic failure of leadership."
Jul 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
Protests this weekend continue the movement that began in late May.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Taking Back Our Streets
Reckless driving plagues the city. An new coalition of concerned citizens wants your suggestions.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Danitra Jones
Evers Issues 18 Pardons
The governor revived the pardoning process last year, after former Gov. Walker ignored it for nearly a decade.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa Officer That Killed Three People Suspended
Wauwatosa's Police and Fire Commission suspends officer Joseph Mensah.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
