Public Safety
Arnitta Holliman Is Fighting Violence with Love
The director of the Office of Violence Prevention wants to heal people to stop violence.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021
Milwaukee will likely surpass record breaking 2020, reflecting a national trend.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Plan Combats Reckless Driving
$28.2 million in federal grant targeted at reckless driving, violence, early childhood education and small business support.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Vetoes Gun Sanctuary Bill
And another bill postponing redistricting for local elections.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
No Settlement Yet, Morales Will Be Police Chief Again On July 15th
Demoted police chief Alfonso Morales will return to old job.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Task Force Considers Unarmed First Responders
Unarmed responders would field calls for non-violent crimes.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Controversial Bay View Gas Station Can Operate All Night
Speedway installs protective glass, hires security, so council gives it another chance.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Huge Change in FPC Board
Majority of Fire & Police commissioners who voted to demote Chief Morales have now been replaced.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Salvation Army Helps Police With Tragedies
Program includes 53 chaplains who provide support to victims at murder, suicide, other violent scenes.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Kenosha Police ‘Very Friendly’ to Vigilantes?
Officer’s text message during protests adds more evidence police friendly to armed civilians before Rittenhouse shooting.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Tosa Police ‘Protestor List’ Includes Reporter
WE reporter Isiah Holmes on list, along with state Reps. David Bowen, Jonathan Brostoff and attorneys Kimberley Motley, Deja Vishny.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
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
