Public Safety
Report Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls
Wisconsin has 86,000 indigenous people, but little data on those who disappeared.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul Supports Gun Bills Proposed by Democratic Legislators
Bills includes increased background checks and new court orders blocking individuals from gun possession.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerHouse of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCouncil President Proposes New City Department of Transportation
Ald. Cavalier Johnson thinks the department could better address reckless driving.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMentoring Program Helps House of Correction Inmates
Reentry program pairs those leaving jail with community members with similar experiences.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioJudges Ask High Court to Limit Judicial Shackling
'Every weekday, children ages 10 to 17 are brought into juvenile courtrooms in shackles.'
Sep 20th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtJudge Won’t Allow Evidence of Rittenhouse’s Proud Boys Connection
Kyle Rittenhouse charged with fatally shooting two men during Kenosha protests.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioHuge Increase in Gun Violence In 2020
Report by Epic Systems finds shooting incidents rose 73% in October, up nationally and statewide.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Continues Pushing Riot Legislation
New bill could make it a felony to protest if there has been an act or threat of violence.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping
Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Builds Image for Giving Pardons
Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'
Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven WaltersEmails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response
Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.
Sep 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner