Public Safety
Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies
1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement
Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission
A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City Requests Delay for Police in Schools
Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan
Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50
They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul
Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'
Feb 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
