Public Safety
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Calls For Change in Treating Juvenile Offenders
Alliance pushes for nurturing, not life sentences for teen offenders.
Mar 21st, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Stop the Hate Against Asian Americans
This is a spiritual problem, not a political one.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Alex Hanesakda, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Victims in Roundy’s Warehouse Shooting Identified
Police continue to investigate the workplace shooting.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Departments Stalling Release of Public Records
The Milwaukee and Kenosha police departments have dragged their feet on records requests for months.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography
The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?
MPD denies it, but evidence suggests its police were covertly involved.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Group Targets Domestic Violence
We Are Here MKE seeks to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence programs.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Milwaukee Police Monitor Cell Phones
Department spent $498,000 in 2019 on sophisticated equipment.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
“Qualified Immunity” At Issue in Killing By Officer
Sheriff’s deputy who shot Christopher Davis in 2016 claims qualified immunity in his defense.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
