Public Safety
Ex-Cons Advocate for Prison Reform
Advocacy group pushes for better treatment, restored rights and banning the box.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service“The NRA’s Vision for America is Anarchy.”
Chief Flynn say legislature’s “insane” concealed carry law causes crime and threatens police safety.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyThe Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWill Any DA Appeal High Court John Doe Ruling?
Court “fires” chief prosecutor, Democracy Campaign calls on other prosecutors to appeal decision
Dec 4th, 2015 by Jim CrynsDoes Milwaukee Need More Police?
Mayoral candidate Bob Donovan thinks so. How does this city compare to others?
Nov 24th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyMore Dialogue With Police Needed?
Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFew Municipal Court Defendants Have Lawyers
In 98% of cases they have none. Those with attorneys get off easier.
Nov 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePoor People Get Far More Municipal Fines
Study shows municipal court's fines for petty offenses fall disproportionately on the poor.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNon-Profits Will Work to Curb Youth Violence
City plan allocates $150,000 for Youth Violence Prevention program.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Sheriff Clarke Wrecked House of Correction
And how it’s been improved since he lost control.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Kit Murphy McNallyThe Drug House Owned by City Manager
Strange but true: City's Property Management Program Coordinator accused of running drug house.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Michael HorneDonovan Wants Fewer Police “Chiefs”
And "more Indians." Alderman and mayoral candidate proposes to redo police staffing to cut higher-ups.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne