Public Safety
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
Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit
ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform
The increase in incarceration since early 1990s actually led to less crime.
Jul 9th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Vaun Mayes Released Pending Trial
Sherman Park activist accused of attempting to firebomb police station.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
