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Advocates Worry Proposal to Change Wisconsin’s Cash Bail System will Penalize the Poor
A proposed constitutional amendment approved last week by the state Legislature to change the cash bail system in Wisconsin for those accused of violent crimes is spawning concerns that it will penalize the poor.
‘There Needs to be Accountability’ Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Says
“There needs to be accountability for those who cause damage, harm, and death to members of our community.” With these words, Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson reflected the feelings of most…
Mayor Johnson Focuses on Prevention Methods in Plan for a Safer City
In the face of rising crime, record homicides and streets increasingly seen as overrun with reckless drivers, Mayor Cavalier Johnson rolled out a new city strategy to address public safety…
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Releases Plan to Combat Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson appeared at an event last week where he released his new plan to combat reckless driving in Milwaukee. He was joined by community members and officials from…
High-Tech Cameras Part of Broader Initiative to Improve Safety on Villard Avenue
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Obiora Obi, owner of Oasis…
To Protect & Settle Out of Court: Taxation Without Adequate Protection
It is no secret, nearly fifty percent of the city’s budget is spent on public safety. This is due in part to police pensions, vast amounts of overtime pay, and…