Public Safety
Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t
Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit
Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
3 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection Where Do Wisconsin Cases Stand?
Nearly a dozen state residents were charged in connection with attack on US Capitol.
Jan 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023
Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools
At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract
Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center
County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns
Reason for leaving Bayside Department unspecified. Two other area cops are Oath Keepers.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
