Public Safety
Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
75% of Home Drug Searches Target Blacks
90% of Milwaukee County searches in 2019 were in the city. Second in a series.
Feb 6th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Most Home Drug Searches By Police Use No-Knock Warrants
77% of all searches by MPD in 2019, report finds. First in a series.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe
"Unorthodox" decision in John Doe probe of Anderson’s killing by officer is questioned.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Rifle Rittenhouse Used in Killings Will Be Destroyed
Kenosha Police Department and state crime lab will destroy the AR-15 style rifle.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Could Start Towing Reckless Drivers’ Vehicles
Vehicle would need to be unregistered. But committee can't agree on policy.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing
Mayor, Police Chief ask for anyone with information on the murder of six people to come forward.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should City Fund Part of New County Juvenile Justice Facility?
Committee debates options for the complex challenges of juvenile justice in Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent
Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Places To Shelter From the Cold
Helping the homeless or anyone in need of shelter from below-zero wind chill.
Jan 25th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Democrats Propose Criminal Justice Reforms
Rejecting Republican ‘tough on crime’ approach as 'costly, ineffective.'
Jan 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
