Public Safety
Tosa Police Found ‘Significant Training Issues’ in Shooting by Mensah
Chisholm recommended body cameras after Jay Anderson’s shooting but department stalled.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
ACLU Blasts Tosa on Records Fees
Police considering high fees to discourage open record requests is a “red flag” of bad intentions.
Nov 28th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths
There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State’s Traffic Fatalities Rising
Majority of deaths tied to risky behavior.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Surging in State Prisons
More than 1,700 staff and one-third of all inmates have tested positive. Loved ones struggle to get information.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant
Would fund 30 positions, prevent more police reductions, but presents future fiscal issues.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Picks Leon Todd to Lead Fire & Police Commission
Public defender would be fourth executive director in three years.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Police Use High Fees to Combat Open Records?
Email outlining policy 'a shocking admission of bad faith,' expert says.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mensah Settlement Leaves Lawyers, Officials Squabbling
Attorneys arguing with city; police chief at odds with Common Council.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Dear Wisconsin Supreme Court
Please follow normal procedures and allow all petitioners to be heard on critical issue of gerrymandering.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Court Rules for Patients on Medical Records
State appeals court says companies cannot overcharge for copies of medical records.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Mensah Drove 110 MPH in High-Speed Chase
Records show Wauwatosa cop involved in three shootings disciplined for car crashes.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
