Public Safety
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyCity’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated
As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Will Tchakirides, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case
Three state judges overruled by federal court allowed ugly miscarriage of justice in Dassey conviction.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Gretchen SchuldtNew Police Approach Could Help City
Problem solving policing used in Cincinnati could improve police-community relations.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by R.L McNeelyWhere Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyRacism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say
Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceUnrest in City Began Decades Ago
It is destructive systems, not property, that need to be burned down.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Venice R. Williams, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRole Of Police Questioned in Unrest
Was violence a reaction to years of mistreatment by police?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Bruce MurphySherman Park Residents Express Shock, Sorrow
Violence in neighborhood is reaction to racism, lack of jobs and quality education, they say.
Aug 16th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePolice Outreach to Teens a Failure
Violence over weekend dramatizes issue. School board called for changes in outreach program.
Aug 15th, 2016 by Terry FalkCan Police-Community Relations Be Improved?
Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCars Do NOT Own the Road
Hit-and-run driver kills bicyclist in Dane County. TV reporter asks why bicyclist was on the road.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Dave Cieslewicz