Public Safety
Police To Lease Two Buildings During DNC
Locations well outside Downtown for "security-related purposes" during convention.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
10 Milwaukee Resources for Domestic Violence Victims
These organizations are equipped to help those suffering from domestic violence.
Feb 23rd, 2020 by Xiao Liu, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.
Feb 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Body Cam Bill Passes State Legislature
Bill creates uniform rules for use of body cameras throughout the state.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Preventing Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Stalls in Senate
GOP amendments muddy passage of the bi-partisan legislation.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Latest Tragedy Dramatizes City’s Domestic Violence Problem
Murder of Amarah Banks and her two young daughters part of under-reported problem, experts say.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
38% of Police Stops Not Fully Documented
Morales promises improvement as MPD releases semi-annual report on stop and frisk, other encounters.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Officer Denies Stepping on Sterling Brown
But video shows he did. More testimony from controversial 2018 arrest of Bucks player
Feb 19th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Legislature Split on Violence Against Women Bills
Nationally the Violence Against Women Act has expired. In Wisconsin partisan split killing legislation.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Evi Arthur, Wisconsin Examiner
Mystery Deepens on Leaked Police Video
More than the video was leaked. Police Department avoids comment. City Attorney helping FPC investigation.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
