Last night’s marathon Common Council meeting lasted into the early morning hours, clocking in at more than 9 hours considering city business. The meeting kicked off with the election of […]
Finance Committee Recommends Body Camera Pilot Program to Madison Coun...
Yesterday, the Madison Finance Committee recommended allocating more than $80,000 in next year’s capital budget to go toward a body camera pilot program. The program was suggested as an amendment […]
Body Cam Bill Would Regulate Footage
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill that would strengthen laws surrounding body cameras on police officers. Martin Rakacolli has the story.
State & Local Politics Year-End Review
Esty Dinur takes a year-in-review look at significant topics in state and local politics. First, local politics. What’s the deal with the new hire on the Common Council? What is […]
The Nuance of Police Body Cameras
Tuesday host Carousel Bayrd speaks with three guests about the use of police body cameras: Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, Madison Alder Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, and police law expert Seth Stoughton. […]
City council holds off on implementing police body cameras
Why did the city council vote to hold off on implementing body cameras for Madison Police Officers? Today Carousel Bayrd talks with Alder Shiva Bidar-Sielaff and Jacquelyn Boggess, Executive Director […]
