Public Safety

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.

City Requests Delay for Police in Schools

City Requests Delay for Police in Schools

Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan
MKE County

Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan

Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.

The State of Politics: Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
The State of Politics

Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators

One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.

Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews

Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews

Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

City Hall: Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole
City Hall

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Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.