Public Safety
Protesters Demand Firing of Tosa Police Officer
The officer has killed three young men since 2015.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Calls For Police To Stop All Chokeholds
Decision rests with powerful Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms
Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Brady Carlson and Kyla Calvert Mason, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chief Morales Drops Internal Investigation
He promised internal probe of who leaked video to media that embarrassed FPC leader.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
How Many Fewer Cops With A 10% Cut?
The number is smaller than 375 officers the Police Department claims, but how much smaller?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Extend Act 10 to Cover Police
Law restricting collective bargaining rights exempted police. Including them could make cops more accountable.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Will Flanders and Cori Petersen
11 Days of National Guard Operations
How did they operate in the city? How was that Blackhawk helicopter used?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rapkin Tests Negative for COVID-19
Has selected counsel for upcoming criminal trial.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy
Measure would require interventions when anyone in custody says they're having trouble breathing.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
