Public Safety
Muni Court Debts Slam One Zip Code
One fourth of residents of heavily black 53206 owe money; “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Needs Better Opioid Addiction Treatment
Last year saw 600 opioid related deaths. A more proactive approach needed.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Clarence Johnson
Sheriff’s History Of Inmate Mistreatment
Problems at county jail just the latest incidents of mistreatment under Sheriff Clarke.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Man Who Combats Violence
Problem impacts everyone, says Reggie Moore, who runs Office of Violence Prevention.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Alexandria Bursiek, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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
