Wisconsin’s prison population broke records last week with 23,854 behind bars. It’s a new milestone for a system that has been thousands of people over capacity for decades.
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Eyewitness says jail officials ignored initial pleas for help for man who died in custody last week
The man disputes the account provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of Kourtney Edwards at the county jail last Tuesday.
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Gov. Tony Evers launches statewide injury and violence prevention plan
The statewide plan, which the governor said is the first in more than 10 years, prioritizes five key injury and violence prevention areas.
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In-jail death raises familiar questions
A 45-year-old man died Tuesday morning while in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail. Some are questioning whether his death was the result of negligence, and also what can be done to prevent similar incidents.
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Wisconsin to hold commutations hearing Friday
It’s the first time in 25 years Wisconsin prisoners have been able to request shorter sentences. New polling released this week by the ACLU of Wisconsin shows a majority of Wisconsinites favor a form of clemency for at least some individuals.
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Wisconsin tracks police use of force, but the numbers are hard to compare
Wisconsin law requires police agencies to report serious uses of force, but inconsistent standards make comparisons between departments difficult.
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Firearms greatly increase the risk of death or injury in domestic violence situations. Here are some steps you can take to try and stay safe.
Wisconsin law requires firearms be surrendered in certain domestic violence cases. But advocates say seeking those legal protections can sometimes increase the risk of violence.
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Flashback: Unrest in Sherman Park: Three years later: Have police-community relations improved?
Some said in 2019 that trust issues remain between police and Sherman Park residents, and nearly everyone agreed more can be done in the community.
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Flashback: Sherman Park residents express sorrow and shock at weekend violence
Residents in Sherman Park in 2016 shared their feelings about the unrest and what they wanted to see in the future.
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10 years after uprising in Sherman Park, stubborn challenges persist
Poverty and housing instability remain major challenges for many residents 10 years after uprising made headlines across the world.