Half the incidents began as school policy violations rather than criminal activity. All incidents ended with force and a request to criminally charge at least one student.
Devin Blake
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
MPD gets nearly 900 calls from MPS schools over three-month period
Police received nearly 900 calls from MPS schools after school resource officers were ordered to return to the district.
Posted inCriminal justice
His 180-year prison sentence was cut after saving a guard’s life. Years later, he’s still waiting to go home.
In 2023, a judge cut Derek Williams’ prison sentence in half, making him eligible for parole. Williams now faces an uncertain parole process.
Posted inCommunity, Economy
Here’s how Trump’s new tax law affects people with low incomes
Low-income households are largely excluded from any significant tax benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Officials and residents weigh in on MPD’s pursuit policy after fatal crash
Since a recent fatal crash, some residents have called for changes to police pursuit policies, while others blame such incidents on those who flee officers.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
MPS rolls out new emergency protocol
Milwaukee Public Schools has rolled out a new emergency protocol designed to standardize and simplify responses to emergencies.
Posted inCriminal justice, Multimedia, Public Safety
Video: How ‘community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE
As immigration enforcement increases, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Residents criticize mayor’s process for selecting new head of Office of Community Wellness and Safety
Some residents are unhappy with the hiring process Mayor Cavalier Johnson used to select the next leader of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Government
Federal government extends lease at downtown building used by ICE
The federal government has extended its lease for at least one year at a downtown field office used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
MPD still weighs expanding use of facial recognition technology
The Milwaukee Police Department hasn’t made a decision yet on whether to expand its use of Facial Recognition Technology.