Public Safety

Op Ed: Enough Is Never Enough for Gun Zealots
Op Ed

Enough Is Never Enough for Gun Zealots

Senate and Assembly bills would make Wisconsin a Second Amendment sanctuary state.

Most of State Has High Risk of Fire

Most of State Has High Risk of Fire

Wisconsin has had 600 wildfires in 2021, most fire-prone year in nearly a decade.

Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing

Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing

Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.

Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence

Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence

Bill extends firearm prohibition to anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.

Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’

Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’

Including Mayor Dennis McBride, Rep. David Bowen, protest leaders, attorneys.

Murphy’s Law: Bill Punishes Milwaukee, Madison
Murphy’s Law

Bill Punishes Milwaukee, Madison

GOP bill backed by Lena Taylor gives police power in FPC disciplinary actions of cops.

State Residents Support Police Body Cameras

State Residents Support Police Body Cameras

Survey by police union finds most people think local police do good job, but favor some reforms.

Bill Would Limit Police Chokeholds

Bill Would Limit Police Chokeholds

But not a total ban. Bipartisan legislation supported by Sen. Lena Taylor.

Murphy’s Law: Kaul Probe of Clergy Abuse Is Historic
Murphy’s Law

Kaul Probe of Clergy Abuse Is Historic

Unprecedented state-wide investigation could uncover many crimes, lead to legal reforms.

Milwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds

Milwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds

Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.

MKE County: County Funds Credible Messengers Program
MKE County

County Funds Credible Messengers Program

Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.

City Hall: Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String
City Hall

Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String

Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.