Public Safety
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.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility
Report shows disruptive conduct, medical emergencies, altercations increased at CRC.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months
Local LGBTQ+ community leaders concerned about trend echoing national data.
Mar 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours
Kaul, law enforcement agencies want faster turnaround for forensic work.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out
Cilivea Thyrion, then 20, committed suicide in December 2022, the Sheriff's Office has said.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers
Bipartisan bill could help immigrants, boost recruiting for state's law enforcement agencies.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study
But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death
Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Portion of Bayshore Parking Garage Collapses
No injuries as suburban shopping center sees multiple floors of concrete fall.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
