Public Safety
ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing
While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSchimel Versus Kaul Part 3
In their third debate AG candidates disagree on nearly everything. Again.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Goes Easy on Violent Cop
Milwaukee police officer kicked subdued suspect in the face, gets fine, 14 days in jail.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtAdvocate Urge Victims To Report Sexual Assaults
Local groups like Sojourner Center say less than 10% of victims report assaults.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceACLU Justice Tour Targets Racism
Mass incarceration and police stop-and-frisk program discussed at weekend event.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Isiah HolmesAppeals 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 Schuldt42 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 SchuldtHow 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 WaltersFire 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 ServiceMilwaukee 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 ServiceConference 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 ServiceBusiness 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