Public Safety
The Tale of Two Milwaukees
Oft-used phrase helps explain the disinvestment in Black neighborhoods.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Yui Hashimoto
Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon
Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
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, WisContext
Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?
Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa 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 Examiner
City 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 Jannene
Activists 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 Examiner
Chief 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 Murphy
Council Okays Funding for Indigent Defense
Many Milwaukee Municipal Court defendants are poor and lack an attorney.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
32 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 Cornelius
Experts 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 Kirchner
Fire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
