John Patterson

Arrests at Madison Encampment Site Climb to 22 After Overnight Skirmishes

30 to 40 protesters of Corey Ruiz killing set fires and clashed with police in early hours of Tuesday.

Madison Fought for Years About Police Body Cams. Things Have Changed

Pressure builds for police to wear cameras after killing of Corey Ruiz.

Momentum Grows for Madison Police Body Cameras After Fatal Shooting

Proposals to outfit all Madison officers with body cameras have stalled for more than a decade.

How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings

From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.

Friends, Family and Neighbors Mourn Madison Man Killed by Police

Makeshift memorial for 38-year-old Corey Ruiz grows at Willy Street intersection.

Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz

Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.

Man Shot And Killed By Madison Police After Knife Incident, Protests Follow

Officer injured, four officers placed on leave as state investigators review shooting on near east side.

Bill to Examine Disappearance, Murders of Black Women Gets Public Hearing

Bill has two Republican co-sponsors. Senate never voted on last effort.

Representative Shelia Stubbs, Ms. Sheena Scarbrough, Ms. Tanesha Howard, and Community Partners Testify in Support of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force Legislation in Senate Hearing

Rep. Shelia Stubbs, Attorney General Kaul, Ms. Scarbrough Announce Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force Bill

Waukesha County Sued for Racial Profiling

Common Ground seeks apology for treatment of two black pastors, and reviewing actions by other suburbs.

Common Ground Investigation Launched: Possible Racial Profile by Waukesha County Sheriff Department

Common Ground believes ALL people are deserving of equal treatment and justice from law enforcement personnel, regardless of the color of our skin, our race, our religion or our immigration status.