Public Safety
NNS Reporter Arrested After Taking Photos in Police Lot
Cited for trespassing, interrogated and detained for two hours.
Aug 9th, 2018 by Sharon McGowan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes
But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Battle Over ‘Cocaine Mom” Law
Allows drug using mothers to be detained in jail. Opponents plan pickets, social media and forums across state.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Schmidt Remarks on Domestic Violence Criticized
Acting Sheriff suggests victimized women should submit themselves to Holy Spirit.
Aug 1st, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheriff Candidates All Promise Big Changes
All three acknowledge budget constraints and need to improve department long run by David Clarke.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents, Police, Officials Mourn Slain Officer
Michael J. Michalski, 52, was a much-loved, 17-year veteran of Milwaukee Police Department.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Settlement Change Police Practices?
Community leaders hope ACLU suit’s settlement will improve cops’ interactions with minorities.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties
Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Brad Schimel Soft on Crime?
New data shows AG not just slow to go after rapists, but drugs and firearms cases.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
6 Steps to Help Prevent Vehicle Theft
Summer is when the most cars get stolen. Take the right precautions to prevent this.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
Abolish ICE
Wisconsin congressman Mark Pocan is right: the immigration agency cannot be fixed.
Jul 17th, 2018 by Alan Talaga
The Plague of Bail Jumping Charges
134% increase in such charges in state since 2000 may force innocent people to plead guilty.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
