Public Safety
Blacks Bear Brunt of Pot Arrests
New study shows blacks are 39% of city’s population but 72% of arrests for marijuana possession.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community Must Respond to Gun Violence
So say the speakers at Neighborhood House summit, discussing rise of gun violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Violence Reduction Program Work?
Milwaukee one of 10 cities chosen for federal program, but may not address root causes, critics say.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Prescription Drugs Lead Way to Heroin
Prescriptions for opioid painkillers have nearly tripled in 20 years. Part 2 of series.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Defends Its Handling of Bomb Threat
School system defends decision not to notify parents about bomb threat at South Division.
Mar 13th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse
Department of Justice listening sessions here suggest Milwaukee has problems.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Jimmy Gutierrez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Ranks High In Human Trafficking
Sex trafficking victims and numbers purchasing sex is "mind-blowing." Special report, first in a series.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Corrections Chief Faces Problems
Including overcrowded prisons, staff shortages and low morale, and a dearth of leadership.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Bold Criminal Justice Reform Needed
A smarter approach could save money, reduce mass incarceration and assure safety.
Feb 21st, 2016 by Evan Goyke
MANDI Finalist Seeks Safe City For All
Safe & Sound works with residents, cops and community groups to help neighborhoods.
Feb 20th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Where City’s Crime is Rising
The biggest hike is in Ald. Donovan’s district. No wonder that’s his major issue.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
End Solitary Confinement, Especially of Youth
State continues using isolation, including at Lincoln Hills for Boys, without transparency about practices.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Laurence J. Dupuis
