Public Safety
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
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
