Public Safety
Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training
Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Morales Potential Return As Police Chief Delayed Until July 12th
Extension gives parties more time to negotiate settlement.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
James MacGillis Will Lead Wauwatosa Police Department
MPD veteran taking top job in neighboring suburb.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors Hope to Prevent Drownings
Ambassadors try to educate beachgoers on water quality, flag warning systems and rip currents.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Voting Access Improving in Wisconsin Jails
A new report shows more jails have policies for voting in place.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Morales Or Milwaukee, Who Will Blink First?
Former chief continues to gain leverage for any potential settlement.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Eliminate Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana?
Council tables a proposed policy change, but could pass measure on July 7th.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs
Costs had climbed to more than $800,000 annually for MPD, but festival paid for little of it.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues
Increasing diversity, reducing staff burnout are top issues for Chief Aaron Lipski.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
