Public Safety

MKE County: State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center
MKE County

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

MKE County: Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
MKE County

Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In

Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.

Wisconsin’s Prisons Receiving Third-Party Review

Wisconsin’s Prisons Receiving Third-Party Review

Six month, $500,000 effort underway. Activists want engagement.

MKE County: How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?
MKE County

How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?

Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

50 people protested, one arrested, three escorted from building by police.

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools

Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools

Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.

City Hall: Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot
City Hall

Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot

Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.

Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free

Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free

WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.

City Reopens South Side Fire House

City Reopens South Side Fire House

Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.