Public Safety

Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing

Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing

A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.

Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code

Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code

Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'

Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday

Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday

Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.

Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties

Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties

5-point agenda focuses on nuisance landlords, policing trust and youth crime prevention.

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.

City Issued 4 Times More Parking Tickets in Recent Flood

City Issued 4 Times More Parking Tickets in Recent Flood

City issued far fewer tickets in August flooding. Why the change in policy?

Baldwin Says Republican Budget Leaves DHS Agents Without Guardrails

Baldwin Says Republican Budget Leaves DHS Agents Without Guardrails

Wisconsin U.S. Senator also forced 5th vote to end Iran war, which failed.

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.

Wisconsin Prisons Have Nation’s Second Highest Black-White Disparity
Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts

Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts

Far more restrictive rules than federal government or neighboring states.

New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved

This content is only for membersNew Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved

Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.