Public Safety

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.

Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest

Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest

And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.

Discrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools

Discrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools

Parents say students get less of an education after school district removes 30 books.

Green Bay Prison Has Returned to Normal, Which Is Still Bad

Green Bay Prison Has Returned to Normal, Which Is Still Bad

One-year lockdown over but conditions still dreadful. 'The environment is torture.'

Chrystul Kizer Gets 11-Year Sentence for Killing Man Who Sexually Trafficked Her

Chrystul Kizer Gets 11-Year Sentence for Killing Man Who Sexually Trafficked Her

Kizer pleaded guilty to reduced charge in Kenosha case that got international attention.

Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections

Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections

Battling over court-mandated changes at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.

Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills 

Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills 

Counselor's family tells Senate death could have been prevented and state failed.

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.

Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt

Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt

Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.

Dodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution

Dodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution

Death appears to be self-inflicted, sheriff's office says of ongoing inquiry