Public Safety
County Wants Zero Youth in State Juvenile Prisons
Milwaukee County is attempting to have zero Milwaukee youth in state facilities by the end of 2021.
May 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Legal Firearms Used in Many Mass Shootings
Reforms like red-flag laws, background checks for private sales could save lives.
May 26th, 2021 by O. Ricardo Pimentel, Wisconsin Examiner
Courts May Keep Some Proceedings Virtual
While most court functions return in person, some advocate for keeping some meetings virtual.
May 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Nearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated
Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.
May 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Approves Federal Drug Trafficking Grants
Activist asks what success fighting War on Drugs looks like? MPD lists arrests, seizures.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers
Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.
May 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
New Policies Incentivize City Residency for Milwaukee Police, Firefighters
Fire & Police Commission pushing for public safety departments that reflect the city they protect and serve.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lipski Appointed Fire Chief For One Year
Fire & Police Commission could open up internal search process next year.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community
The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.
May 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Barrett Backs Lipski For Fire Chief
Acting chief gains remarkably broad array of support for permanent fire chief.
May 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Committee Reviews Policing Bills
Wanggaard, Taylor push legislation on use-of-force policies, chokeholds and whistleblower protections.
May 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
African American Roundtable Pushes For Change
Founded in 2012, advocates for voter education, $15 minimum wage, defunding police.
May 20th, 2021 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
