Public Safety
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 RadioMPD 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 JanneneTwo 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 JannenePortion 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 RadioCash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring
Dane County judge rules against social justice groups.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioOfficer Shoots, Kills 31-Year-Old Man
Video posted on social media Tuesday shows officers allegedly dragging the victim's body.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioSoftware Update Could End ‘The Kia Boyz’
Free software fix by auto manufacturers could help end epidemic of auto theft in Milwaukee.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFederal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee
30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000
Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneHundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer
Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio$175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest
Demetrious Lowe alleges police beat him after knocking him to the ground during mental health episode.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFormer State Senator Janet Bewley Won’t Be Charged For Fatal Crash
Bewley was pulling onto highway, other driver was going more than 100 MPH, tested positive for THC in blood.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio