Public Safety
Evers On Pace for Record Pardons
Has given 263 so far. Activists push for more.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing
Erik A. Andrade was fired for racist and demeaning social media posts.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee Prison Activists Joining Nationwide Actions
"Shut' em Down" actions aim to shine light on conditions of prison system.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
When Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela Lang, Wisconsin Examiner
Local Police Kill Three in Two Weeks
Three men shot and killed, two by Milwaukee Police, one by Greenfield Police.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’
The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Kenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws
Republican bill creates new legal definition of riot, and a new felony charge for rioting.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wiretapping Bill Raises Concerns
Some legislators, privacy advocates concerned about use of pen register and trap/trace devices.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job
Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Peter Cameron, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
