Public Safety
County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Action Needed on Reckless Driving
Time is of the essence. Task force submitted report in June. City officials must act.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Celia Jackson
2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS
More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Officer Accused Of Reckless Homicide Resigns
Michael Mattioli pleaded not guilty yesterday in death of Joel Acevedo and has resigned from police department.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Task Force Seeks Bipartisan Policing Reform
And racial equity reforms. Will begin meeting in fall, propose legislative bills by next year.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge’s Comments on Guns Sustained
Defendant claims Judge Donald’s sentencing shows bias against gun owners, Appeals Court upholds judge.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Jacob Blake Speaks from Hospital Bed
“Nothing but pain,” but “stick together… Change your lives out there."
Sep 6th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?
So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.
Sep 6th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
No Equality Without Specific Solutions
Yes, we need better policing and more opportunities for Black Americans. But how do we get there?
Sep 6th, 2020 by John Torinus
Missouri Men Arrested in Kenosha for Illegal Guns
Two men traveled to Kenosha, illegally armed, in response to unrest.
Sep 4th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Tosa PD Won’t Investigate Racist Mailings
'Whites for Wauwatosa' letter does not rise to level of police action, PD says.
Sep 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
