Public Safety
Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge
Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee
First version of report from UWM research team expected to be published this fall. Community input sought.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Judge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain
Remaining claim, due for trial May 1, focuses on "target list."
Mar 17th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015
Jewish Community Relations Council's report finds increase for seven straight years.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022
Drone flights tracking protestors in 2021 were criticized. Big decline since then.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise
One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
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.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan
44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
