Public Safety
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
Police Were Defunded Before George Floyd
253 municipalities in state cut police funding in 2019 for budget reasons, report finds.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police
Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
FPC Restarting Police Chief Search
Jeffrey Norman remains a favorite among some city officials.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Cleans Up From Storm, Braces For Another Difficult Night
Tens of thousands of Milwaukee residents remain without power Wednesday afternoon.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
