Public Safety
Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security
But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation
Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration
Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office
But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power
It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems
A staff shortage, deteriorating facility and 'dreadful' grievances from inmates.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut
Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Steven Walters
County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security
Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Jail Inmates Barricade Library, Triggering Two-Hour Standoff
Incident occurred Aug. 12. and led to misdemeanor charges for 27 men in-custody at the jail.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?
Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission
Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons
Number of prisoners in state older than 55 tripled in 20 years, increasing medical costs.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
