Public Safety

Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides

Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides

With 127 murders so far, 2021 is on pace to be just as deadly last year.

Back in the News: State Imprisons More People Than Any Nation
Back in the News

State Imprisons More People Than Any Nation

Wisconsin ranks 24th among states but is more punitive than every nation in the world.

Evers On Pace for Record Pardons

Evers On Pace for Record Pardons

Has given 263 so far. Activists push for more.

MKE County: Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
MKE County

Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food

Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.

City Hall: Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
City Hall

Police Chief Search Has One Candidate

Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.

Court Watch: Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing
Court Watch

Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing

Erik A. Andrade was fired for racist and demeaning social media posts.

Milwaukee Prison Activists Joining Nationwide Actions

Milwaukee Prison Activists Joining Nationwide Actions

"Shut' em Down" actions aim to shine light on conditions of prison system.

Op Ed: When Will We Get Reform of Police?
Op Ed

When Will We Get Reform of Police?

State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.

Local Police Kill Three in Two Weeks

Local Police Kill Three in Two Weeks

Three men shot and killed, two by Milwaukee Police, one by Greenfield Police.

Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’

Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’

The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.

Kenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws

Kenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws

Republican bill creates new legal definition of riot, and a new felony charge for rioting.

One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers

One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers

Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.