Public Safety

New Life For Bill Aimed To Help Missing, Murdered Black Women

New Life For Bill Aimed To Help Missing, Murdered Black Women

Committee switch creates pathway to passage, possible task force.

City Hall: Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence
City Hall

Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence

'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.

Data Wonk: Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?
Data Wonk

Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?

The data on Milwaukee tells the story.

State Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring

State Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring

Kevin Carr will step down March 8 after five years overseeing prisons.

Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment

Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment

Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.

Transportation: 7 Takeaways From Milwaukee County’s Reckless Driving Report
Transportation

7 Takeaways From Milwaukee County’s Reckless Driving Report

One in four traffic fatalities are a bicyclist or pedestrian.

Murphy’s Law: Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Murphy’s Law

Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?

Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?

Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls

Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls

Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.

See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are

See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are

Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.

FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud

FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud

FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees

More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons

More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons

New class of correctional officers is largest in decades, but vacancies remain an issue.

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.