Public Safety
Why We Must Improve Prison Education
Former governor proposes plan to help inmates earn a degree while serving time in prison.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Tommy Thompson
Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit
Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests
Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.
Dec 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Restores Alfonso Morales As Police Chief
Milwaukee has at least two police chiefs at the moment.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeffrey Norman Will Serve as Acting Police Chief
Once a finalist to be permanent chief, Norman will serve on interim basis.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote No on COPS Grant
We don't want the grant today, tomorrow or next month.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker
911 Audio from Joel Acevedo Case Released
"I want to go home," says Acevedo. Family still seeking body camera footage.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Inmate Wins Suit For Sex Reassignment Surgery
Judge says the public interest lies in "alleviating needless suffering by those who are dependent on the government for their care."
Dec 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Before Picking New Chief, Fix Policing
Milwaukee’s system of policing has been broken for years. We need to rethink it.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Emilio De Torre, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee’s Traffic Fatalities Surge in 2020
Despite big decrease in traffic. Do emptier roads encourage reckless driving?
Dec 16th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?
Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs
Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
