Public Safety
50 Plaintiffs Sue Wauwatosa
Lawsuit charges police responded to protests with "brutal, violent and unconstitutional tactics."
Mar 7th, 2021 by Hannah Haynes, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine Prison Quarantines Entire Housing Unit
130 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
The Ghost Arrests of Tosa Protesters
More than 40 arrests listed by Wauwatosa Police show no person arrested or taken into custody.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
A ‘Direct Threat to the Status Quo’
My journey to Fire and Police Commission has involved many threats and much support.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Amanda Avalos, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
After Prison, What Next?
How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
County Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons
Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders
Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
ACLU Calls for National Search for Tosa Police Chief
Police department 'must repair its relationship with many community members.’
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Waukesha Faith Group Questions Mensah Hiring
Concerns over Waukesha Sheriff’s hiring of controversial Wauwatosa officer.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Expunging Records Gets Bipartisan Support
Wisconsin has one of nation’s strictest laws on expunging criminal records.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
