Public Safety

MKE County: County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
MKE County

County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023

An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

City Hall: City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
City Hall

City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?

Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.

State’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015

State’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015

Jewish Community Relations Council's report finds increase for seven straight years.

Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022

Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022

Drone flights tracking protestors in 2021 were criticized. Big decline since then.

Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise

Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise

One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.

Kenosha Residents Denounce Board Appointments Connected To 2020 Unrest

Kenosha Residents Denounce Board Appointments Connected To 2020 Unrest

Two members of equity commission resigned in protest. Appointes include those with connections to Kyle Rittenhouse, earlier police shootings.

Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program

Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program

An estimated 58,000 pregnant people are incarcerated every year, and thousands give birth while in custody.

MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan

MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan

44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

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.