Brian L. Peterson

County, State Break Ground on Forensic Science Center

$226 million, 200,000-square-foot facility will house county medical examiner and state's Milwaukee crime lab.

Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner

County executive promotes Interim Medical Examiner Wieslawa Tlomak; board must approve this.

Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing

Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.

County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center

County Board must agree to release more than $100 million in funding for project.

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

Forensic Science Center Gains Funding

State commits $20 million toward county's new $127 million home for medical examiner and emergency management.

County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires

Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Retirement of Medical Examiner

Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths

2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.

Sickle Cell Excuses Killings By Police?

3 of 47 such deaths nationally were in Milwaukee, but county medical examiner defends his decisions.

Defund the Drug War

You can’t defund the police without changing what’s driving the military mentality of cops.

Medical Examiner Launches Public Data Portal

Public can get accurate information on COVID-19 cases, other deaths.

Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017

Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.

What We Need in a New Sheriff

If Clarke leaves, what kind of sheriff should replace him?

Supervisor Wasserman Outraged at Conduct of Sheriff Clarke

"Sheriff Clarke, I hope Trump takes you. Good luck in Washington. Go in peace."

Statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Today, Senator Chris Larson, Representative Jonathan Brostoff, and Representative Christine Sinicki released the following statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Heroin study funding to go before Public Safety Committee

Since 2005, Milwaukee County has seen a 495% increase in heroin-related deaths.

Medical Society of Milwaukee County Announces DR. Brian Peterson as Board President

Dr. Brian Peterson, Milwaukee County Chief Medical Examiner takes lead on Medical Society’s Prescription Narcotic Abuse initiative during 2016 term.

Bowen, Stamper Respond to Statement Issued by Supervisor Alexander

Supervisors David Bowen, District 10, and Russell W. Stamper II, District 5, have issued statements in response to claims by Supervisor Deanna Alexander that elected officials meddled in the affairs of the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner and led to the resignation of Christopher Poulus.

Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody

Board overwhelmingly approves resolution outlining policy for Medical Examiner’s office

Council votes to support County Board’s Medical Examiner legislation

County Board file establishes new policy for ME in cases involving death while in law enforcement custody

The public is “understandably horrified.”

Chief Flynn frankly discusses the death of Derek Williams in police custody.

Common Council members call for County to codify changes in Medical Examiner’s procedures

Several Council members met with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday (Sept. 28) to discuss concerns related to the Derek Williams case.

Common Council members question Medical Examiner on Williams investigation

In their ongoing efforts to provide clarity and transparency about the investigation into the tragic death of Derek Williams in Milwaukee Police custody, Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Willie C. Wade and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton met with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner this morning, expressing their concerns and seeking answers.

Common Council members to meet with Medical Examiner on Williams investigation

The Common Council members intend to relay their constituents’ concerns to the Medical Examiner