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.
Devin Blake
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.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Common Council members have something to say to ICE in new proposals
Council members want to bar ICE from staging operations on city property, require visible identification for law enforcement and create a city office to support immigrants.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
‘I’m moving forward’: Driver’s license recovery program helps Milwaukee residents regain stability
Wisconsin Community Services helps low-income residents – including people returning from incarceration – get their licenses back after a suspension or revocation.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Fire and Police Commission and MPD to discuss facial recognition technology policy Thursday
Milwaukee police say technology has helped solve crimes, while some worry about other ways the tool could be used.