Public Safety
Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Protester Faces Heavy Charges
Two federal counts of extortion, up to 40 years in prison.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says
Black man trying to start a conversation on the killing of Black people made the nooses found in Riverside Park.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
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 Jannene
Congress 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 Examiner
DNR 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 Radio
Fire & 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 Jannene
Council Committee Debates Oversight For Police Military-Grade Purchases
Would require approval for all purchases.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Families 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 Examiner
Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain
Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Acevedo 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 Kilmer
Nooses 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 Examiner
