Public Safety
Supreme Court Limits 4th Amendment Rights?
Decision gives police leeway on home searches; Justice Bradley joins liberals in dissent.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Judge Valarie Hill Faces Challenger
Legal Aid Society attorney Brian Michel will run for Municipal Court, arguing it needs reforms.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
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
