Public Safety
52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool
Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1
Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Breaks Ground On Youth Detention Facility
New facility a long-awaited first step in the plan to close state youth prisons.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Will Drop Private Security Licensing Requirement
New city attorney throws in towel on lawsuit, but vows to provide council with long-term solution.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured
Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Mario Koran
Council Wants State to Ban Bump Stocks
Newly-relegalized gun modifier allows them to be fired at a speed compared to machine guns.
Jul 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs
AG Kaul says it shows need for more staff he requested from Republican Legislature.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City
13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tearman Spencer’s Deputy Criminally Charged With Misconduct in Public Office
Former deputy city attorney Odalo Ohiku charged with misdemeanor.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
