Public Safety
Court Ruling Limits Expungement
Even minor violations of state corrections' supervision rules make ex-offenders ineligible.
Aug 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtActivist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC
But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan DuranMarch Against Mass Incarceration During COVID-19
Protesters derided the conditions in jails and prisons, especially during the pandemic.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan DuranMorales Starts Process To Sue City
Chief filed to retire on August 12th
Aug 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNew Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee
New public view into crime data comes as city sees homicide surge.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSuburban Protesters March From Tosa to DNC
Break the Silence in the Burbs has been protesting police brutality and killings since June.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan DuranLatinx Community Divided Over Morales’ Exit
Some still support the former police chief, others glad to see him go.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTosa Police Arrest Peaceful Protester
30-minute video captures standoff between protesters and police.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerEric Trump Comes to Town
Speaks to MPD members about defunding police. ‘Guys, it’s fundamentally crazy.'
Aug 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioDNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGroups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerTosa Police Issue Gets More Heated
Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner