Public Safety
Rep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault
Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing
Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool
Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1
Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Breaks Ground On Youth Detention Facility
New facility a long-awaited first step in the plan to close state youth prisons.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Will Drop Private Security Licensing Requirement
New city attorney throws in towel on lawsuit, but vows to provide council with long-term solution.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured
Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Mario Koran
Council Wants State to Ban Bump Stocks
Newly-relegalized gun modifier allows them to be fired at a speed compared to machine guns.
Jul 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
