Public Safety
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
Meth A Bigger Issue Than Opioids?
New state report looks at drug use and treatment efforts.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Evades Open Records
Are Roggensack and justices claiming they're exempt from state open records law?
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Mark Belling
Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners
Wants to win public trust, Morales says in speech to Rotary Club.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy
Donovan wants public information campaign on new policy to chase fleeing offenders.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
