Public Safety
Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee
One of 7 cities picked for new anti-crime program, Operation: Relentless Pursuit.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?
Some legislators are considering such a bill. Bad idea.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights
National media mockery nudges city to end 58-year-old ordinance that bans throwing snowballs.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Would Take Marsy’s Law Off April Ballot
Advocacy groups, attorneys argue victims rights constitutional amendment leaves voters in the dark on its sweeping impact.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill to Ban “Sanctuary Cities” Returns
GOP proposal penalizes cities, counties that don't cooperate fully with immigration enforcement.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Gerrymandering Stalls Gun Safety
Report shows how Republicans in Wisconsin, four other states can kill bills most voters support.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
The Mess at Fire & Police Commission
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Dec 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
FPC Leader Submitted Inaccurate Resume
Aldrete falsely stated she taught a criminal justice course for three years at MATC.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Pardon Power Should Be Used Wisely
Walker didn’t use if for eight years. How should Evers use it?
Dec 15th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
ACLU Pushes City On Stop-and-Frisk
“Little progress,” group charges, on $3.4 million court settlement and mandated reform of police practices.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Man Arrested By ICE Reunited With Family
José Alejandro de la Cruz-Espinoza, 38, has lived in U.S. for decades.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
