Public Safety
GOP Continues Pushing Riot Legislation
New bill could make it a felony to protest if there has been an act or threat of violence.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping
Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Builds Image for Giving Pardons
Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'
Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response
Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.
Sep 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides
With 127 murders so far, 2021 is on pace to be just as deadly last year.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Imprisons More People Than Any Nation
Wisconsin ranks 24th among states but is more punitive than every nation in the world.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers On Pace for Record Pardons
Has given 263 so far. Activists push for more.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing
Erik A. Andrade was fired for racist and demeaning social media posts.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee Prison Activists Joining Nationwide Actions
"Shut' em Down" actions aim to shine light on conditions of prison system.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
When Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela Lang, Wisconsin Examiner
