Public Safety
Crime Should Be “Number One” Issue
Panel of experts discusses research on racial inequality and violence in urban areas.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Former Cop Helps Domestic Violence Victims
Rhondi Love is liaison between police and victims staying at Sojourner Center.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Gary Leverton, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Building a Safer Milwaukee
Crime is a big issue for Millennials, who may have tough questions for Barrett and Flynn.
Apr 21st, 2016 by YP Week
Crime Rate Like “a Third World Country”
Officials at Greater Milwaukee Committee call for solutions to homicides, juvenile crime.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Dylan Deprey and Michael Horne
Two State Prisons Have Lead-Tainted Water
Officials say they comply with federal drinking water standards, but others question whether it’s safe.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Black Leaders Talk About Barrett
How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
Young Ex-Con Champions Criminal Justice Reform
Leader of UWM student group, Community Uprise, advocates for felons convicted of nonviolent offenses.
Mar 26th, 2016 by Patrick Thomas, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Legislators Made Criminal Justice Reforms
They “banned the box” for employees, increased alternatives to prison, upped penalties for drunk driving.
Mar 25th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
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
