Public Safety

Chief Morales Backs Community Policing

Chief Morales Backs Community Policing

But offers little detail on curbing excessive force in forum at Marquette.

Court Watch: Public Defender Pushes $70 Rate for Appointed Counsel
Court Watch

Public Defender Pushes $70 Rate for Appointed Counsel

State hourly rate of $40 lowest in nation, indigent defendants often have no attorney.

Op Ed: Tommy Could Help Create Prison Reform
Op Ed

Tommy Could Help Create Prison Reform

Thompson, former Republican governor, regrets increase in incarceration, could team with Democratic reformers.

Court Watch: Court Reverses $6.7 Million Rape Verdict
Court Watch

Court Reverses $6.7 Million Rape Verdict

Federal appeals court rules county not liable for employee raping county jail inmate.

Op Ed: City Blueprint for Peace Is Must Read
Op Ed

City Blueprint for Peace Is Must Read

It’s surprisingly powerful. And could help change how we live.

The Contrarian: Tommy Thompson Is Wrong About Prisons
The Contrarian

Tommy Thompson Is Wrong About Prisons

He regrets 1991 plan I wrote. But he never implemented it.

Should More Criminal Records Be Expunged?

Should More Criminal Records Be Expunged?

State behind others in giving ex-offenders a second chance, argues Clean Slate Wisconsin.

Court Watch: 18-Year-Old Hangs Himself, Lacked Lawyer
Court Watch

18-Year-Old Hangs Himself, Lacked Lawyer

Case spotlights state’s constitutional crisis, inadequate funding for appointed counsel.

Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended

Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended

Critics charge attorney general shouldn’t have taken four years to fix the problem.

Youth Council Works to Curb Violence

Youth Council Works to Curb Violence

The Youth Council called for a cease-fire over the Labor Day weekend.

Court Watch: Life Sentence For Juvenile OK, Court Says
Court Watch

Life Sentence For Juvenile OK, Court Says

Man who killed woman when he was 16 gets life plus 32 years. Appeal court upholds it.

Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant

Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant

West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.