Public Safety

Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.

Will “Safer at Home” Be Policed Fairly?

Will “Safer at Home” Be Policed Fairly?

Some areas most impacted by COVID-19 have also been victims of excessive policing.

What’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?

What’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?

Contrasting state's official description vs. inmate’s account of prison life during pandemic.

County Jails Cut Inmate Population

County Jails Cut Inmate Population

Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.

ACLU Suit Calls for Elderly Inmates Release

ACLU Suit Calls for Elderly Inmates Release

State ACLU leader calls state prisons a “ticking time bomb” on COVID-19 for elderly and vulnerable.

Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators

Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators

MPD says they have and will pursue charges against people who violate the "stay-at-home" order.

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.

Campaign Cash: Massive Spending on Marsy’s Law
Campaign Cash

Massive Spending on Marsy’s Law

Group funded by California billionaire spent $3.5 million in Wisconsin pushing for more victim rights.

Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons

Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons

Courts grinding to a halt, 39% drop in locking up those on probation, parole.

State Prisons Seek More Protective Gear

State Prisons Seek More Protective Gear

Corrections department also releases holds on 1,148 nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to reduce spread of disease.

Election Includes Constitutional Amendment

Election Includes Constitutional Amendment

Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.

Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger

Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger

Activists urge action to protect incarcerated individuals during this pandemic.