Public Safety

Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews

Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews

Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

City Hall: Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole
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Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.

Murphy’s Law: MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers
Murphy’s Law

MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers

Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?

City Closes Teutonia Gas and Food Again

City Closes Teutonia Gas and Food Again

Remanded hearing for retail business on N. Teutonia Ave. yields same result.

City Hall: City Pays $1 Million More in Firefighter Settlement
City Hall

City Pays $1 Million More in Firefighter Settlement

All told Milwaukee will pay $2.15 million to settle overtime payment lawsuits.

Suicide Prevention Program Expands in Honor of Jonathan Brostoff

Suicide Prevention Program Expands in Honor of Jonathan Brostoff

Friendship Circle plans 41 free trainings across the state to honor late alderman.

MKE County: Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act
MKE County

Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act

Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.

MKE County: City, County Partnering on Rapid Drug Testing Program
MKE County

City, County Partnering on Rapid Drug Testing Program

Goal is to collect better data on what drugs are in the community and where.