Public Safety

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Exploitation of Oshkosh Minor
Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police

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Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.

Feds Contest Former Judge Dugan’s Attempt to Overturn Conviction

Feds Contest Former Judge Dugan’s Attempt to Overturn Conviction

Prosecutors argue Dugan has no grounds to request a new trial.

Intersection: The Bermuda Triangle of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side
Intersection

The Bermuda Triangle of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Intersection of 51st St., Capitol and Fond du Lac is a nightmare. Can it be fixed?

First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

Milwaukee Fire Department now has scanners at all 31 stations.

MKE County: Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology
MKE County

Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology

Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.

Wisconsin, Minnesota Officials Join March for Missing Indigenous Women

Wisconsin, Minnesota Officials Join March for Missing Indigenous Women

Native American women face murder rates 10 times the national average.

Milwaukee Hires New Monitor For Policing Settlement

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Will work with city to end 'stop-and-frisk' tactics and racial disparities in traffic stops.

Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High

Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High

District Attorney’s Office has more than 10,000 unresolved felony matters.

ACLU Asks Court to Enforce Program for Incarcerated Mothers 

ACLU Asks Court to Enforce Program for Incarcerated Mothers 

State law requires program for women inmates with children under 1 years old.

After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns

After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns

Resignation in latest wrinkle in high-profile case.