Public Safety
Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters
A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns
Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.
Aug 25th, 2024 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging
Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch
Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest
And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Discrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools
Parents say students get less of an education after school district removes 30 books.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Bay Prison Has Returned to Normal, Which Is Still Bad
One-year lockdown over but conditions still dreadful. 'The environment is torture.'
Aug 20th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Chrystul Kizer Gets 11-Year Sentence for Killing Man Who Sexually Trafficked Her
Kizer pleaded guilty to reduced charge in Kenosha case that got international attention.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections
Battling over court-mandated changes at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.
Aug 17th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills
Counselor's family tells Senate death could have been prevented and state failed.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility
The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt
Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls
FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
