Angelique Sharpe says that before their final moments, people had stories, personalities, dreams, flaws, relationships and communities. She writes that their entire humanity cannot be reduced to the moment their life was stolen.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Health and Wellness, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
4 takeaways from the public hearing on the proposed city budget
The Joint Public Hearing at City Hall included nearly four hours of comments on topics such as Flock cameras, food access, city worker pay and election commission funding.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Photos, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Neighbors help paint safer paths into Washington Park
Neighbors transform three crosswalks into colorful works of public art designed to improve pedestrian safety and create a more welcoming entrance to Washington Park.
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National push to expand discrimination protections for people with records could come to Milwaukee
Milwaukeeans with criminal records already have some protections against job discrimination. A national movement is pushing cities to go further by expanding safeguards to other areas of life.
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Two Wisconsin sheriff races test the future of local ICE cooperation
Voters in Sauk and Winnebago counties will choose between sheriff candidates with competing visions for local law enforcement’s relationship with ICE.
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Did Milwaukee juvenile homicides increase 57% under David Crowley?
No. The city of Milwaukee saw a 57% jump in juvenile homicide suspects in 2025, but there isn’t a specific trend in juvenile victims since 2020.
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Deadline approaching to file for a pardon from Gov. Evers
As Gov. Tony Evers prepares to leave office in January, the pardon process he reestablished may end as well. Here’s what we know and some tips on how to apply before the deadline on Oct. 5.
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Tracking Milwaukee: 4 takeaways on police license plate readers
The debate over automatic license plate readers often falls along familiar lines of public safety and privacy rights. Here’s what we learned during a Marquette University Law School panel Tuesday.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Opinion: The debate over jail tablets is missing the point
A high-profile security breach sparked outrage over jail tablets in Milwaukee County, but Shannon Ross argues the backlash ignores their role in supporting communication, education and successful reentry.
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Will MPD use generative artificial intelligence?
Although the Milwaukee Police Department is not currently using generative AI, it already has official rules regarding its potential use. Some defense attorneys and advocates are raising questions about what this could mean for criminal cases.