Public Safety

Murphy’s Law: Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
Murphy’s Law

Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious

AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.

Op-Ed: City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated
Op-Ed

City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated

As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.

Court Watch: How Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case
Court Watch

How Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case

Three state judges overruled by federal court allowed ugly miscarriage of justice in Dassey conviction.

Op-Ed: New Police Approach Could Help City
Op-Ed

New Police Approach Could Help City

Problem solving policing used in Cincinnati could improve police-community relations.

Murphy’s Law: Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
Murphy’s Law

Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?

The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.

Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say

Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say

Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.

Op-Ed: Unrest in City Began Decades Ago
Op-Ed

Unrest in City Began Decades Ago

It is destructive systems, not property, that need to be burned down.

Murphy’s Law: Role Of Police Questioned in Unrest
Murphy’s Law

Role Of Police Questioned in Unrest

Was violence a reaction to years of mistreatment by police?

Sherman Park Residents Express Shock, Sorrow

Sherman Park Residents Express Shock, Sorrow

Violence in neighborhood is reaction to racism, lack of jobs and quality education, they say.

Op-Ed: Police Outreach to Teens a Failure
Op-Ed

Police Outreach to Teens a Failure

Violence over weekend dramatizes issue. School board called for changes in outreach program.

Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?

Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?

Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.

Op-Ed: Cars Do NOT Own the Road
Op-Ed

Cars Do NOT Own the Road

Hit-and-run driver kills bicyclist in Dane County. TV reporter asks why bicyclist was on the road.