Public Safety
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
GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn
Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Activist Arrested in Kenosha Joins Curfew Lawsuit
Lawsuit argues that curfew was only enforced against those protesting police brutality.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump and Barr Tour Kenosha
'These are not acts of peaceful protest, but really domestic terror,’ president declares.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
