Content referencing Stephen Jansen

Five Years After Settlement, Racial Disparities Remain In MPD’s Practices

Five Years After Settlement, Racial Disparities Remain In MPD’s Practices

Black residents remain far more likely to be stopped while driving, subjected to interview or stop-and-frisk exam.

City’s Drug-Related Arrests Drop By 67%

City’s Drug-Related Arrests Drop By 67%

5-year decline even as overdose deaths soar. MPD cites change of focus.

Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start

Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start

Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.

City Hall: New Commission Seeks Police Reforms
City Hall

New Commission Seeks Police Reforms

Led by Nate Hamilton, Community Collaborative Commission will work with MPD and FPC.

ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing

ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing

While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.

ACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police

ACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police

Charges key technique, “tens of thousands" of police stops, is unconstitutional.

The State of Politics: Democratic Family Feuds
The State of Politics

Democratic Family Feuds

Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.