Public Safety
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
Judge Rules Acevedo Video Can Be Released
Footage shows choking, death of Joel Acevedo. Officer Michael Mattioli charged with reckless homicide.
May 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State High Court Upholds Gun Conviction
But Justice Rebecca Bradley dissents, defending right to get drunk and carry firearms.
May 5th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Tosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah
In John Doe hearing Weber defends former officer's killing of Jay Anderson, Jr.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Haven’t Ended Stop and Frisks
ACLU report finds Milwaukee police out of compliance with 2018 legal settlement.
May 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police
Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Must Apologize to Sterling Brown
Council approves settlement, which includes apology and changes in how police are trained.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Wisconsin Men Charged in Capitol Riot
FBI charges Brandon Nelson and Abram Markofski with entering Capitol.
May 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Drone Use
Bill covers corrections facilities, but one sheriff said it would help protest surveillance.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mass Shootings Are Not Inevitable
Legislature can and must take action, with measures like uniform background checks.
Apr 30th, 2021 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony
Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
