Content referencing Derek Chauvin
Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s George Floyd Mural Vandalized
Vandalism to mural at Holton and North comes as officer involved in Floyd's death accepts plea deal. Damage quickly reversed.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention
City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training
Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
One Year After George Floyd’s Death
Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.
May 30th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bullhorn Films Documents Protests
Local company has made 30 short films and two feature-length documentaries on metro area BLM protests.
May 20th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Bill Would Limit Police Chokeholds
But not a total ban. Bipartisan legislation supported by Sen. Lena Taylor.
May 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds
Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.
May 7th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz
Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope
But real progress will require specific policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Milwaukee BLOC Team
Protesters Rally After Chauvin Verdict
Local activists, members of The People's Revolution celebrate, call for further efforts to achieve justice.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force
State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest
Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Union Workers Join Protest of Systemic Racism
Three events Monday in Milwaukee, Madison organized by coalition of unions and racial justice groups.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Extend Act 10 to Cover Police
Law restricting collective bargaining rights exempted police. Including them could make cops more accountable.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Will Flanders and Cori Petersen
America’s Police State
20% of police served in the military, and tend to get more complaints of excessive force.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Jeffrey Sommers
Why the Protests Won’t End
9 reasons why the protests are different this time.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Police Chiefs Decry Killing of George Floyd
Chiefs from Kenosha, Green Bay, Wausau weigh in. “Against everything I stand for.”
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want
Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
