Public Safety
Sykes’ War Against Sheriff Clarke
Their bromance has gone bitter, the love has turned to hate. Why?
Mar 28th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyUnderage Voting Shows Lack of Education
Voting by 17-year-olds shows need for voter education, training of election officials.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Erin Grunze and Andrea KaminskiBail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtAnother Suit Against Clarke, County Jail
It’s the second suit alleging jail workers shackled pregnant woman inmate.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtMan Charged for Childhood Crime
State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtNew Era For Pulaski Park
New pavilion opens after 10 years. New recreational offerings may combat crime.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gabrielle BarriereCounty May Hike Lockup Costs
Would mean higher rate for inmates, municipal ordinance violators, from suburbs, city.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtWales and Yang on Judicial Pay
Two candidates for circuit court consider: should they be paid more?
Mar 5th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtClarke Could Face Constitutional Claim
Oregon court decision suggests Sheriff is wrongly detaining immigrants.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtSpeeding Is Out of Control
City has big problem. More cops, cameras, traffic citations needed.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Ald. Mark BorkowskiClarke Can’t Delay Class Action Suit
Pregnant women shackled in county jail, could be as many as 300 in suit.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police
Charges key technique, “tens of thousands" of police stops, is unconstitutional.
Feb 26th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service