Public Safety
Milwaukee Leaders Address Rise in Violence
MU poll found nearly 40% of Milwaukeeans worry about safety.
May 2nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioNational Campaign Challenges Gunfire Detection Tech
#CancelShotSpotter questions effectiveness of the technology, highlights public privacy concerns.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’
Research it helped fund demonized young Black males, leading to long prison sentences.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyHow Do City, State Rank In Gun Homicides?
Guns in household less of a factor than a state’s legal restrictions.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonCity Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneAaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWest Allis Man Charged With Hate Crime
Man used racial slurs and vandalism to intimidate neighbors.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Causing City’s Rise in Shootings?
The statistics are overwhelming. The solutions are less unanimous.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonState Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results
200 reports, more than 150 people accused, 1 criminal case, other prosecutions possible, Kaul says.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections
Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerTips for Safe Spring Driving
Maintenance and proper driving practices are key to staying safe.
Apr 15th, 2022 by West Bend Mutual Insurance CompanyPedestrian Deaths Rising in Wisconsin
This trend mirrors one occurring at the national level.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio