Public Safety
Milwaukee Youth Caught In Middle of Rising Violence
Police, government resources unable to break cycle of violence destroying lives.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Jeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police
Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Rittenhouse Trial Offers Two Stories
Opening argument by prosecutor says Rittenhouse sought confrontation; opposing attorney calls it self defense.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Courts Short of Staff
Not enough deputy court clerks, court reporters, interpreters and defense lawyers for indigent, chief judge says.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen Schuldt
State Senate Hears Bill Expanding Concealed Carry
Bill sponsored by Republicans. Democrats offer little push back.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports
80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools
Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Are Unvaccinated Police Endangering Community?
No one knows what percentage of Milwaukee officers has been vaccinated.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
City Must Pay Detective Who Assaulted Murder Suspect
Rodolfo Gomez was fired, went to prison and now he'll get a check for $335,772.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
