Public Safety
White Allies for Black Lives Matter
Two activist groups demonstrate to support BLM and black man shot by Tosa cop.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThoughts from Philadelphia
Crime and justice reform and the 2016 presidential election.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Craig MastantuonoThe John Chisholm Road Show
He discusses his handling of crime, staff turnover and that "partisan witch hunt."
Jul 27th, 2016 by Michael HorneChisholm Far More Experienced Than Opponent
He’s handled 14 times more cases than Swanigan. He also shows up for debates.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyThe Plight of Milwaukee’s War Children
Inner city violence creates a war zone for children. We need a solution.
Jul 25th, 2016 by The Shellow GroupMunicipal Court Denies Open Records Request
Wisconsin Justice Initiative seeks audio tapes to see if court is following the laws on handling defendants.
Jul 24th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonBlack Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee Sheriff Poached Canadian Bear
One of two men convicted for poaching, Facebook played major role in the bust.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Eric FreedmanState High Court Rules On Crime Predictor
Supreme Court says warning labels needed for COMPAS scores rating defendants' risk of future crime.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Lauren KirchnerArtists Lead Gathering on Racial Justice
Diverse group gathers at Alice’s Garden to declare that Black Lives Matter.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJudge Won’t Halt Force Feeding of Inmate
Cesar DeLeon among eight Waupun inmates on hunger strike. Medical groups condemn force feeding.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism