A proposed ordinance would prohibit face coverings for all law enforcement agencies operating in Milwaukee – including U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Devin Blake
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Evers to veto a bill weakening Common Council authority over MPD policy
Gov. Tony Evers said he plans to veto a Republican-led measure that would further limit the Milwaukee Common Council’s ability to influence Milwaukee Police Department policy.
Posted inCriminal justice
What do you do when the Parole Commission says you’re lying? Following up with Derek Williams
Derek Williams disputes the conclusion of the Wisconsin Parole Commission that he was dishonest. He says the setback slowed his progress toward parole.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Center for Self-Sufficiency quietly closed last year amid a federal audit and funding challenges
The nonprofit closed in September and had a program that was the subject of an audit by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
‘That is not your job’: These students say school resource officers are overstepping their authority
We spoke to several Milwaukee Public Schools students who say some school resource officers are enforcing school rules instead of responding to crimes.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Update: Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office decides against using facial recognition technology
The Sheriff’s Office cited valid concerns from advocates about the use of the technology to obtain data, but left open the door for its use in the future.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Critics still wary of facial recognition technology use by law enforcement
Residents and others are still raising concerns over the potential use of the controversial technology. MPD says it no longer plans to use the technology, and also announced the suspension of an officer for improper use of a different tracking technology.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Monte Mabra wants the revenge to stop
After his brother’s killing, Monte Mabra decided to confront revenge culture in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
Nearly two years after SDC shutdown, former workers and contractors still seek payment
Caught amid the turmoil of the Social Development Commission are a group of workers and contractors that haven’t been paid. Some have given up.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Felony backlog in Milwaukee hit historic high during pandemic. It has continued to grow since then
Prosecutors and others cite various factors, including staff shortages, evidence backlogs and serious crime trends as reasons for the backlog.