Public Safety
How Many Police Live Where They Work?
In Milwaukee, it's about half, in some places it's far less.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Will Cushman, WisContextCouncil Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?
Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands
Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCity Removing “Defund the Police” Mural Friday
Message heard "loud and clear" says public works commissioner, but mural creates safety problems.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneActivists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD
Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerChief Morales Looks Bad in FPC Report
And FPC Chair DeVougas looks even worse. 12 takeaways on what report did and didn't find.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyCouncil Okays Funding for Indigent Defense
Many Milwaukee Municipal Court defendants are poor and lack an attorney.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy32 Cities Devote Most Spending to Police
One-third of state’s largest cities, including Milwaukee, spend more on police than any other function.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Tamarine CorneliusExperts Say Legal System Impedes Police Reform
Plaintiffs suing police face multiple hurdles, so it's difficult to punish bad cops, some argue.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Margo KirchnerFire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneOfficer Accused of Assaulting Protester
Milwaukee Police investigating off-duty officer who allegedly assaulted woman taking pictures.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWill MPS End Truancy Program?
Under state law school system pays for four police officers in TABS program.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service