Public Safety
Wauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins
Lawsuit charges police violated federal laws in their reaction to 2020 BLM protests.
May 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors
Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.
May 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.
Apr 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership
Joshua Briggs new director and commander. Inspector Aaron Dobson now leads courts.
Apr 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death
A 32-year-old correctional officer has been charged with felony misconduct in public office.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies
John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Shorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation
Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties
Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
