Public Safety

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.

The Contrarian: The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform
The Contrarian

The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform

The increase in incarceration since early 1990s actually led to less crime.

Vaun Mayes Released Pending Trial

Vaun Mayes Released Pending Trial

Sherman Park activist accused of attempting to firebomb police station.

Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms

Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms

Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.

Meth A Bigger Issue Than Opioids?

Meth A Bigger Issue Than Opioids?

New state report looks at drug use and treatment efforts.

City Hall: Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
City Hall

Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?

Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.

Your Right to Know: State High Court Evades Open Records
Your Right to Know

State High Court Evades Open Records

Are Roggensack and justices claiming they're exempt from state open records law?

Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners

Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners

Wants to win public trust, Morales says in speech to Rotary Club.

City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy

City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy

Donovan wants public information campaign on new policy to chase fleeing offenders.

Report Finds Barriers to Jobs for Ex-Cons

Report Finds Barriers to Jobs for Ex-Cons

Few states make it tougher to expunge criminal records, WPF study finds.

Court Watch: State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated
Court Watch

State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated

Federal court overrules state court decision voiding law allowing jailing of drug-using mothers.

The Death of Juan Bernal

The Death of Juan Bernal

Friends recall the life of Milwaukee rapper and poet killed by gunshot wounds.