Public Safety
Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year
Police Chief and Acting Mayor say program is working.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement
Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Traffic Deaths Rising
Reckless driving isn't just a problem in Milwaukee.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislation Would Protect Gun Dealers From Lawsuits
Bill passes Assembly and Senate. It also protects manufacturers.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Supreme Court Opposes Shackling Juveniles
Rule change would end shackling in state’s courts unless needed to prevent physical harm.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly
Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Milwaukee Poised To Tow Unregistered Vehicles Driven Recklessly
Policy is envisioned as part of reckless driving crackdown.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Reckless Driving a National Problem
Yes, Milwaukee has huge problem, but it's part of a worrisome national trend.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Push Wiretapping Bill
More aggressive intercepting of social media than federal law permits, ACLU charges.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Johnson Calls on State To Help City
Acting mayor asks Legislature to use tax surplus to fund public safety efforts in city.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Overrules Milwaukee’s No-Knock Ban
The 'search warrants have been demonized by the anti-police mob,’ says GOP legislator.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
