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The union expressed disappointment in the Mayor’s leadership and attentiveness to law-enforcement needs. Photo: Screenshot of MPPOA press release. Author: Sam Buisman The Madison Professional Police Officers Association declares it has “no confidence” in Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. In a
The Monona PD requested the DOJ’s involvement in investigating a recovered body that may be related to an earlier car crash. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The Wisconsin Department of Justice opens an investigation into an officer-involved death in …
Over an online meeting, the board voted unanimously to end its contract with the MPD funding four SROs. Photo: Screenshot from the Madison Board of Education YouTube page. Author: Sam Buisman The Madison Metropolitan School District board terminates its contract …
After a group of white men allegedly lit a Black woman on fire at a State Street intersection early Wednesday morning, Madison officials have described it as “racially-motivated.” Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Madison officials deem a Wednesday assault …
Sheriff Mahoney called upon the local nonprofits to object to Tuesday night’s violence and destruction, which included the toppling of the Lady Forward statue. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney challenges local activist groups to …
Video released by the MPD shows the arrest of Devonere Johnson, in which four officers pin him to the ground, and an officer later tackles him when he attempts to flee. Photo: Still from video released by the MPD. Listen …
After calling in a bomb squad and evacuating the area, authorities found the package was no threat to public health. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman A suspicious package left outside the Hudson Republican Party office turned out to be …
News Director Sam Buisman talked with the pair about the impact of recent protests on the larger fight to dismantle white supremacist power structures. Photo courtesy of YWCA Madison. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Listen to the interview, recorded on 6/22/20 at …
The nine bills aim to reduce police violence while increasing accountability and transparency. Photos: SEIU Local 1; Tony Evers Campaign, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes introduce a …
Upon arriving at the Capitol, protesters chanted policy-specific demands. Photo: Sam Buisman. Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6-18-20. Author: Sam Buisman Hundreds of marchers stormed down West Washington Avenue to the Capitol Wednesday …
In a statement posted to Twitter, the UW Athletics Director espoused support for the BLM movement. Alvarez photo: Joe Trovato, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Author: Sam Buisman UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez says that black lives …
In the video, the Mayor expresses her gratitude for the efforts of the MPD and shares in their frustrations over protestors’ criticisms. Photo: Still from the leaked video. Listen to the audio version of this story above, originally aired on …
