Public Safety
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Courts Short of Staff
Not enough deputy court clerks, court reporters, interpreters and defense lawyers for indigent, chief judge says.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen Schuldt
State Senate Hears Bill Expanding Concealed Carry
Bill sponsored by Republicans. Democrats offer little push back.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports
80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools
Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Are Unvaccinated Police Endangering Community?
No one knows what percentage of Milwaukee officers has been vaccinated.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
City Must Pay Detective Who Assaulted Murder Suspect
Rodolfo Gomez was fired, went to prison and now he'll get a check for $335,772.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
What Can Police Do With Your Cell Phone Data?
'It may be unconstitutional, but really it’s fine.'
Oct 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Rethinking Traffic Enforcement
All the city news you can use.
Oct 24th, 2021 by Jeff Wood
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Three-year-old Major Harris Found Dead
Police were searching for the missing toddler after his mother was murdered.
Oct 21st, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
