Public Safety
New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.
May 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings
Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.
May 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Inmate Helping Those Leaving Incarceration
After spending 20 years in prison for homicide, Ed Hennings is focused on giving back.
May 26th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC
In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
LGBTQ+ Inmates Face Obstacles to Reentry
Meet the people helping them in Milwaukee.
May 22nd, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers
Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules It’s Too Late To Sue Over Sexual Assault
Civil lawsuit over decades old case rejected, but basketball coach is in prison on criminal conviction.
May 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Approve Pay Hike for Prosecutors, Public Defenders
Evers budget called for $35 per hour. Joint Finance plan goes $1 higher.
May 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law
6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.
May 17th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
