Public Safety

Did Tosa Police Withhold Phone Data?

Did Tosa Police Withhold Phone Data?

Jay Anderson killed by officer and police seized his cell phones, which may have ‘critical evidence,’ attorney charges.

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.

Court Watch: Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Abortion Protester
Court Watch

Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Abortion Protester

Protester's threats against clinic employee constituted harassment, court rules.

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.

MKE County: Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?
MKE County

Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?

They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.

State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019

State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019

Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.

Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias

Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias

Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.

City Hall: Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
City Hall

Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board

Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.

City Hall: MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System
City Hall

MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System

Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.

New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee

New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee

$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.

Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group

Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group

Only 11% of eligible law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin have this accreditation.

City Hall: City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
City Hall

City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%

Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.