Public Safety

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?

Back in the News: Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?
Back in the News

Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?

His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.

City Requests Delay for Police in Schools

City Requests Delay for Police in Schools

Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan
MKE County

Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan

Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.

The State of Politics: Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
The State of Politics

Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators

One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.