Public Safety
MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving
MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit
While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control
Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Milwaukee Police Do Cell Phone Surveillance
A log of 227 investigations reveals how MPD phone surveillance works.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?
County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum
County proposal to measure support for state ban on semi-automatic weapons.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?
$1.48 million in seized assets will pay for everything from pole camera to ice cream freezer.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Jacob Blake Sr. Arrested At Akron Protest
Parent of man shot by Kenosha police officer in 2020 joins Ohio protest of shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Supreme Court Allows Sex Trafficking Defense in Kizer Case
Chrystul Kizer's defense can argue that being trafficked led to her killing her trafficker.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Making Progress on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.
Jul 4th, 2022 by Jordan Morales
Local Leaders Call For Help With Investigation of Transgender Woman’s Murder
Elected officials ask public to speak up if they know anything about the killing.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
