Public Safety

The Man Who Combats Violence

The Man Who Combats Violence

Problem impacts everyone, says Reggie Moore, who runs Office of Violence Prevention.

Court Watch: Supreme Court Limits 4th Amendment Rights?
Court Watch

Supreme Court Limits 4th Amendment Rights?

Decision gives police leeway on home searches; Justice Bradley joins liberals in dissent.

Court Watch: Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger
Court Watch

Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger

Legal Aid Society attorney Brian Michel will run for Municipal Court, arguing it needs reforms.

Murphy’s Law: The Council’s Battle Over Police
Murphy’s Law

The Council’s Battle Over Police

Donovan and several aldermen demand more, Hamilton slaps them down. Who’s right?

Special Report: The Problem of Prostitution
Special Report

The Problem of Prostitution

Greenfield Ave. is the city’s hub for sex trade, where prostitutes, residents are victimized.

Three Pedestrian Deaths In Recent Days

Three Pedestrian Deaths In Recent Days

One by hit and run driver. “Accidents” underline need for more careful driving, walking, biking.

City Launches Effort To Combat Violence

City Launches Effort To Combat Violence

100 attendees from across spectrum of the community attend strategic planning session.

Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side

Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side

Non-profit raised $270,000, will now expand for first time into Police District 4.

Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform

Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform

Can its collaborative, community-oriented approach be a model for Milwaukee?

Your Right to Know: Public Must See Police Shooting Videos
Your Right to Know

Public Must See Police Shooting Videos

There’s no reason to delay release of videos of killings of Jay Anderson in Wauwatosa, Sylville Smith in Milwaukee.

Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines

Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines

73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.

Murphy’s Law: Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
Murphy’s Law

Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?

AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.