After two hours of public comment, last night’s Common Council meeting covered everything from medians, to the Police Civilian Oversight Board, to even the controversial destruction of a local church. […]
City Could Drop “Quota” From Police Oversight Board, Settling Laws...
Madison’s Police Oversight Board is considering whether to change how the board is composed. And specifically, whether to remove racial quotas on the board’s membership from city ordinance. The change […]
Rocky Start: Dylan Brogan on Isthmus on WORT
There’s a new issue of Isthmus on the shelves today, so WORT Producer Nate Wegehaupt spoke with senior reporter Dylan Brogan about his story in the paper. His story, “Rocky […]
Independent Police Monitor expected to come mid-October
For about a year, Madison’s police civilian oversight board has been searching for its other half — an independent police monitor. Together, the board and monitor could establish more community […]
City Council Moves Forward on Police Body Cams
On Tuesday, Madison’s City Council again considered whether Madison police officers should wear body cameras, the latest in a five-year plus debate over the policy involving several committees. The council […]
City of Madison faces lawsuit over police oversight board
The Madison Common Council formally established the Police Civilian Oversight Board last September. The 13-member board was years in the making, and intended to bring more oversight and accountability to […]