Public Safety
GOP-Backed Legislation Could Worsen Gun Violence Epidemic
Data on gun violence indicates a correlation between proliferation of firearms and increased gun violence.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Still No Facility To Replace State’s Youth Prisons
Two deadlines to close the prisons have been missed, and plans for new facility have stalled.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Request Public’s Help Finding Missing 3-Year Old Major P. Harris
Statewide amber alert issued for the toddler Saturday. Mother found murdered last Thursday.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?
A case currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court may answer the question.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention
City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Argues Kenosha Police Helped Rittenhouse, Militia
Suit is filed by the survivor of Rittenhouse shooting.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution
Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Safety Initiative Brings High-Tech Cameras to Villard Avenue
Operation aimed at crime and reckless driving, includes cooperation from local BID, residents.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults
State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Clare Amari, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Why is Milwaukee’s Murder Rate Increasing?
Systemic problems, the COVID-19 pandemic and policing failures appear to be responsible.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
