Public Safety
Pandemic Related Fraud Popping Up
Bogus vaccines and cure all's. Claims of virus killing toothpaste.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Alexandra Tempus, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Cites Companies For Price Gouging
Sends cease-and-desist letters to 16 companies accused of price-gouging during pandemic.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Could Quarantine Cause More Domestic Violence?
Safer-at-Home not necessarily true for victims of child abuse.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Jimmy Harris’s Long Struggle for Justice
Pulled over by police and beaten, he filed and won — finally — a civil rights lawsuit.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Paul Mozina, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pandemic Forces State Prisons to Adapt
Evers halts admissions, DOC implements measures to minimize the risk.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
We Urge Release of Aged, Infirm Inmates
Advocacy groups urge Evers, DOC to expand compassionate release during outbreak.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Grocery Stores, Amazon Hiring
Local stores also operating special, reserved hours for high-risk populations.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Down the Flawed Marsy’s Law
Corporations have already abused this law meant to provide crime victims special rights.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Acid Attack Suspect Out On Bail
Victim's family, community are angered, saddened by his release.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Deputy City Attorney Accused of Racism
Defense attorney calls for investigation of Deputy City Attorney Jan Smokowicz.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Do Probation Agents Need Protection?
Legislators debate bill adding penalties, possible jail time, if probation agents or their families threatened.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
