Public Safety
What’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?
Contrasting state's official description vs. inmate’s account of prison life during pandemic.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Jails Cut Inmate Population
Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Suit Calls for Elderly Inmates Release
State ACLU leader calls state prisons a “ticking time bomb” on COVID-19 for elderly and vulnerable.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators
MPD says they have and will pursue charges against people who violate the "stay-at-home" order.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez and Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic
The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Massive Spending on Marsy’s Law
Group funded by California billionaire spent $3.5 million in Wisconsin pushing for more victim rights.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons
Courts grinding to a halt, 39% drop in locking up those on probation, parole.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Prisons Seek More Protective Gear
Corrections department also releases holds on 1,148 nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to reduce spread of disease.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Election Includes Constitutional Amendment
Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger
Activists urge action to protect incarcerated individuals during this pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Should Police Enforce Stay-At-Home Order?
So far Milwaukee Police Chief Morales, other city police departments push voluntary compliance.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why to Vote No on Marsy’s Law
Referendum proposal would undermine due process and the presumption of innocence.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Casey Hoff
