Public Safety
Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGun Sales Are Soaring in Wisconsin
Up 114% since 2000. A change in who owns guns, what kind they own and why they own them.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy50 Plaintiffs Sue Wauwatosa
Lawsuit charges police responded to protests with "brutal, violent and unconstitutional tactics."
Mar 7th, 2021 by Hannah Haynes, Wisconsin Public RadioRacine Prison Quarantines Entire Housing Unit
130 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Ghost Arrests of Tosa Protesters
More than 40 arrests listed by Wauwatosa Police show no person arrested or taken into custody.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerA ‘Direct Threat to the Status Quo’
My journey to Fire and Police Commission has involved many threats and much support.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Amanda Avalos, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEvers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtAfter Prison, What Next?
How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons
Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtBill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders
Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtACLU Calls for National Search for Tosa Police Chief
Police department 'must repair its relationship with many community members.’
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner