Public Safety
GOP’s “Riot” Bill Is Unconstitutional
Aimed at college students, infringes freedom of speech, assembly
May 19th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Sheriff Clarke Loses Key Ruling
Judge won’t dismiss case on shackling of pregnant inmates in county jail.
May 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Clarke Shouldn’t Get National Promotion
County Jail deaths on his watch disqualify him from Homeland Security Job.
May 18th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death
Suspect killed by hail of bullets from police. But was this necessary?
May 12th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County May Settle With Beaten Inmate
County lawyer backs $18,000 payment on County Jail inmate's suit.
May 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Wisconsin Use Private Prisons?
Wisconsin's adult inmate population is expected to grow to 23,233 by mid-2019.
May 8th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent
FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.
May 5th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Prison Population Rising Again
Up 3.4% in last three years. Many are returnees who violated rules of probation.
May 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Cocaine Mom Law Struck Down
Federal court says state can’t lock up pregnant women who use drugs, alcohol.
May 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Incompetence of Brad Schimel
AG's handling of a voter fraud claim is an epic case of ineptitude.
May 2nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
28 Years in Solitary Confinement
One Waupun inmate’s incredible story. He is suing the state.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
