Public Safety
Group Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm
Led by activist Orville Seymer, group sends petition to governor bashing district attorney’s bail policies.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving
Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Rittenhouse Verdict Gives New Defense For Killing
Shooters can claim self-defense because un-armed people might try and take their gun.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Ion Meyn
Bill Could Terminate Prisoners’ Parental Rights
Courts could take away parental rights of anyone sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
How To End Prison Gerrymandering
It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'
Dec 16th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start
Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
High Court Considers Juvenile Shackling
Judges call for banning shackling in courts. State Supreme Court seeks public comments on issue.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000
Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
House of Correction Targets Recidivism
Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah
Judge ruled there is probable cause former Tosa cop committed homicide with a dangerous weapon.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
FPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions
Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
