Public Safety

MKE County: Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility
MKE County

Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility

Report shows disruptive conduct, medical emergencies, altercations increased at CRC.

Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers

Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers

Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.

Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months

Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months

Local LGBTQ+ community leaders concerned about trend echoing national data.

Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours

Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours

Kaul, law enforcement agencies want faster turnaround for forensic work.

Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%

Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%

Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.

Donovan’s Assembly Bills Hike Reckless Driving Fees, Allow Impounding Vehicles

Donovan’s Assembly Bills Hike Reckless Driving Fees, Allow Impounding Vehicles

Former alder's first bills, with city officials' support, are being fast-tracked at Capitol.

MKE County: Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out
MKE County

Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out

Cilivea Thyrion, then 20, committed suicide in December 2022, the Sheriff's Office has said.

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bipartisan bill could help immigrants, boost recruiting for state's law enforcement agencies.

City Hall: MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study
City Hall

MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study

But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.

Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death

Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death

Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.

Portion of Bayshore Parking Garage Collapses

Portion of Bayshore Parking Garage Collapses

No injuries as suburban shopping center sees multiple floors of concrete fall.

Cash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring

Cash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring

Dane County judge rules against social justice groups.