Public Safety
Mother Connected to “40th and Lloyd” Incident Speaks Out
Was missing teenage girl ever at N. 40th St.? Mother unsure, but questions about home remain from community.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCongress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin ExaminerDNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Committee Debates Oversight For Police Military-Grade Purchases
Would require approval for all purchases.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFamilies Honor Men Killed by Tosa Officer
On the anniversary of Jay Anderson, Jr.'s killing, a rally was held in Madison Park.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerActivists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain
Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAcevedo Family Demands Justice
Attorneys call for more to be charged in Joel Acevedo's killing. His parents doubt justice will be done.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree
With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerState’s Police Forces Have Military Arsenals
Including 42 mine resistant vehicles, 2,300 semi-automatic rifles, dozens of night vision tools.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioBurned Home Had 27 Police Service Calls
Police visited alleged sex trafficking house, burned last night, 27 times in four years.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene