Public Safety
Clarke At Fault On County Jail
Inmate denied water for seven days? Walker should replace the sheriff.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Chris Walker
State Leads Nation In Drunk Driving
No state has more ignition interlock stops. Tougher rules needed?
Apr 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun
Cites inhuman treatment of inmates, improper assessments.
Apr 23rd, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Roadside Memorials Mark Killings
Many on North Side honor victims of shootings or car accidents.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
ACLU Seeks Lincoln Hills Injunction
Wants court to temporarily ban solitary confinement at juvenile prisons.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
More Horrors at Juvenile Prisons?
Suit charges strip searches at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Hell of Solitary Confinement
65 state inmates describe mental harm, deprivation, suicide attempts.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Jails for the Sick and Elderly
19% of state prisoners now over age 50, up from 5% in 1995.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Tougher Laws Needed on Gun Stores
In one year alone, there were 377 burglaries of gun stores nationally.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Gregory Humphrey
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Sykes’ War Against Sheriff Clarke
Their bromance has gone bitter, the love has turned to hate. Why?
Mar 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
