Public Safety
State Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring
Kevin Carr will step down March 8 after five years overseeing prisons.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment
Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
7 Takeaways From Milwaukee County’s Reckless Driving Report
One in four traffic fatalities are a bicyclist or pedestrian.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls
Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are
Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud
FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons
New class of correctional officers is largest in decades, but vacancies remain an issue.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy
Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras
Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bill To Limit John Doe Cases Against Police Passes Legislature
Officers involved in shootings can currently face charges from judges after prosecutors decline.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times
Feb 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
