Public Safety
District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer
Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneProtesters Gather Outside the Safety Building
Oct 7th, 2020 by Urban MilwaukeeInvestigator Recommends Mensah’s Termination
Officer who shot 17-year-old Alvin Cole “violated several policies,” Police & Fire Commission finds.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner40% of Kettle Moraine Inmates Have COVID-19
1,612 positive coronavirus tests in state prisons since the beginning of the pandemic.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtMayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police
We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker and Rick BanksSearch for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Leadership Weak on Police Reforms?
Serious reform of race-based stops by Milwaukee police not happening, report on federal court settlement finds.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtFuneral Home Shooting Part of Epidemic of Gun Violence
Milwaukee Health Department notes a 100% increase in homicides this year.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerHomeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse
The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner7 People Shot Outside Funeral Home
All are in stable condition. Police are searching for unknown suspect.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard
Chisholm joins nationwide project to make prosecutors more transparent and responsive.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham KilmerVision Zero Seeks No Traffic Fatalities
Swedish approach has been adopted by 35 cities in U.S. Why not Milwaukee?
Sep 29th, 2020 by Celia Jackson