Public Safety
Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial
Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change
Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
No More Free Boat Slips for Police
Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
After Deadly Shooting, Council Tightens Requirements For Security Guards
Ordinance passed Tuesday requires security personnel to be licensed, bonded and insured.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’
Mar 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case
Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations
But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC
Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Max Security Prison Under Federal Investigation After Drugs, Phones Discovered
Gov. Tony Evers requested Waupun investigation. Prison employees may have committed crimes.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Life For Bill Aimed To Help Missing, Murdered Black Women
Committee switch creates pathway to passage, possible task force.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
