Public Safety
Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing
Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence
Bill extends firearm prohibition to anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
May 14th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’
Including Mayor Dennis McBride, Rep. David Bowen, protest leaders, attorneys.
May 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Punishes Milwaukee, Madison
GOP bill backed by Lena Taylor gives police power in FPC disciplinary actions of cops.
May 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Residents Support Police Body Cameras
Survey by police union finds most people think local police do good job, but favor some reforms.
May 12th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Limit Police Chokeholds
But not a total ban. Bipartisan legislation supported by Sen. Lena Taylor.
May 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Probe of Clergy Abuse Is Historic
Unprecedented state-wide investigation could uncover many crimes, lead to legal reforms.
May 10th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds
Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.
May 7th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Funds Credible Messengers Program
Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.
May 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String
Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.
May 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kenosha Activists Arrested During Protest of Jacob Blake
Three were arrested, including Blake's uncle, staging a sit-in at Kenosha Public Safety Building.
May 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Coalition Launches Campaign Against Reckless Driving
18 community organizations are working to promote safe driving.
May 6th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
