Public Safety

Your Right to Know: Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Your Right to Know

Limit Privacy Protections for Police

Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?

MKE County: Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract
MKE County

Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract

Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.

MKE County: In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center
MKE County

In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center

County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.

Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State

Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State

Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.

Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns

Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns

Reason for leaving Bayside Department unspecified. Two other area cops are Oath Keepers.

The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates

The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates

Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.

Trans Community On High Alert Following Surge in Murders, Attacks

Trans Community On High Alert Following Surge in Murders, Attacks

Community members express opposition and concern about anti-trans legislation, four homicides.

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.

Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms

Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms

State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.

MKE County: Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
MKE County

Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention

County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.

Three Metro Area Cops Joined Oath Keepers

Three Metro Area Cops Joined Oath Keepers

One Milwaukee officer and two Bayside officers. 'Very disturbing,' says police ethics expert.