Public Safety
ACLU Justice Tour Targets Racism
Mass incarceration and police stop-and-frisk program discussed at weekend event.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Isiah Holmes
Appeals Court Revives Girls Prison Lawsuit
Teen girls put in isolation for months, attempted suicide, at state’s Copper Lake facility.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
42 Days in Jail for Rolling His Eyes
Judge puts defendant in jail for alleged bad attitude. Appeals court overturns decision.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Thompson Grew State Prisons
Number of prisoners rose from 4,867 to 20,536 under Gov. Thompson. Now he wants reform.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs
They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Reentry Council Helps Ex-Cons
Its new program for ex-offenders seeks to reduce recidivism by 50 percent.
Oct 4th, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking
Milwaukee a "hot spot," with more than 1000 arrests in three years. experts say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Business Owner Calls For Drugs Cease Fire
Center Street barber shop owner calls on residents in neighborhoods with heavy drug trafficking.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chief Morales Backs Community Policing
But offers little detail on curbing excessive force in forum at Marquette.
Sep 26th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Public Defender Pushes $70 Rate for Appointed Counsel
State hourly rate of $40 lowest in nation, indigent defendants often have no attorney.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Tommy Could Help Create Prison Reform
Thompson, former Republican governor, regrets increase in incarceration, could team with Democratic reformers.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Court Reverses $6.7 Million Rape Verdict
Federal appeals court rules county not liable for employee raping county jail inmate.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
