Public Safety

City Hall: MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City Hall

MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers

City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.

Bipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops

Bipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops

'We lost 888 Wisconsinites last year to suicide,' says Rep. Jesse James.

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Tosa Protest Assails Federal Court Decision Exonerating Police

Tosa Protest Assails Federal Court Decision Exonerating Police

Many of marchers were on Wauwatosa police's 'target list' they say was illegal.

Wauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins

Wauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins

Lawsuit charges police violated federal laws in their reaction to 2020 BLM protests.

MKE County: Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
MKE County

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.

MKE County: Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
MKE County

Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices

Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.

MKE County: Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership
MKE County

Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership

Joshua Briggs new director and commander. Inspector Aaron Dobson now leads courts.

Police Union Blasts Video Releases

Police Union Blasts Video Releases

Assails 'reckless' FPC rule requiring video of any critical incident released to victim’s family in 48 hours, to public in 15 days.

MKE County: Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death
MKE County

Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death

A 32-year-old correctional officer has been charged with felony misconduct in public office.