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Seven police officers and a supervisor from District 5 have been placed on desk duty while they are the subject of a secret John Doe investigation, the likes of which are only used to keep the details from the public and press. The allegations aren’t completely clear, though it seems that the officers may be accused of improperly conducting strip and body cavity searches. read more

To tell a black person in Milwaukee that they are more likely to be stopped by police than a white, would come as no surprise to them. But now there are statistics to back it up. Not only are black drivers more likely to be stopped than their white counterparts, they are seven times more likely to be stopped, according to a study by the Journal Sentinel involving 46,000 traffic stops. read more

According to an in depth report by the Journal Sentinel, police officers with the Milwaukee police department are less likely to face criminal charges than the people they are tasked with serving and protecting. Ninety-three officers have been disciplined for violating laws but some of them suffered no legal consequences at all. read more

A recent case out of the District III Wisconsin Court of Appeals is a simple example of how your constitutional rights can affect your case, whether at trial or at the appeal level. A Wisconsin man saw his felony conviction overturned after it was determined the evidence in the case was part of an illegal search. read more

An article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this week outlines several cases in which local police officers were accused of sexual misconduct and faced little in the way of consequences, with most of them returning to patrol. One has even been promoted since being accused and even “disciplined” by the department. read more

Over the last several years, conflicting reports have lurked just beneath the surface of the Milwaukee Police Department—reports of a group of rogue officers within the ranks who acted with a sort of vigilante justice. Now, however, new documents reveal the group did, in fact exist and at least one officer rumored to be a part of it is still on the force. read more

In an effort to keep roadways safe, law enforcement across the state will begin cracking down on OWI. The “Drunk Driving. Over The Limit. Under Arrest.” program runs from August 20 through September 6. According to the Wasau Daily Herald, the program is targeted specifically at areas where accidents and drunk driving arrests are common. read more

According to a study released this week, Milwaukee police use force less often than many people might think. The Journal Sentinel places that rate at just 1.07% of arrests despite, what the paper states, are misconceptions and myths among the public. read more