Public Safety
The Council’s Battle Over Police
Donovan and several aldermen demand more, Hamilton slaps them down. Who’s right?
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Problem of Prostitution
Greenfield Ave. is the city’s hub for sex trade, where prostitutes, residents are victimized.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Three Pedestrian Deaths In Recent Days
One by hit and run driver. “Accidents” underline need for more careful driving, walking, biking.
Nov 13th, 2016 by Tom Held
City Launches Effort To Combat Violence
100 attendees from across spectrum of the community attend strategic planning session.
Nov 12th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side
Non-profit raised $270,000, will now expand for first time into Police District 4.
Nov 10th, 2016 by Allison Steines, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform
Can its collaborative, community-oriented approach be a model for Milwaukee?
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Chris Ahmuty
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Vigil Supports Domestic Violence Victims
53 women have been victims of domestic violence so far this year.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Clara Hatcher, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Municipal Judges Ignore the Law
Audios show poor defendants aren't informed of right to community service rather than fines and jail.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
More Police Is Not the Answer
Better trained police — and spending on services for under-served neighborhoods — is a better approach.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Common Ground's Black Caucus
