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MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.

Aug 25th, 2024 by
SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs

SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs

But paying employees owed wages is first priority.

May 26th, 2024 by
SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees

Employees seek answers. 'The board feels horrible.'

May 22nd, 2024 by
Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

Apr 25th, 2024 by
Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup

Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.

Feb 10th, 2024 by
The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates

The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates

Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.

Dec 17th, 2023 by
Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.

Dec 13th, 2023 by
After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit

After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit

Building or re-building credit is a challenge for ex-offenders.

Nov 15th, 2023 by
Church Finds Transportation For Newly Released Inmates

Church Finds Transportation For Newly Released Inmates

Invisible Reality Ministries helps incarcerated people return to community.

Oct 8th, 2023 by
Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?

Oct 1st, 2023 by
Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power

Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power

It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.

Sep 13th, 2023 by
MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated

MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated

Certificate program provides job opportunities after release, pathway to full degree.

Aug 9th, 2023 by
Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.

Aug 5th, 2023 by
Push Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates

Push Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates

Proposals, led by Sen. Lena Taylor, include banning shackling during labor.

Jul 30th, 2023 by