Members of the Community Collaborative Commission say Milwaukee’s community-oriented policing plan is in its final stages. The plan establishes expectations for how police should engage with residents and the community.
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Vision Zero Summit brings together residents to increase Milwaukee traffic safety
At Milwaukee’s first Vision Zero Summit, community members and leaders gathered to learn and share ideas on how to prevent traffic deaths.
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Yard signs put faces to Milwaukee gun violence
A drive-through memorial along Sherman Boulevard honored people killed by gun violence and the families left behind. Organizers said the display was meant to inspire healing and encourage continued investment.
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More flooding is possible this week. Are Milwaukee officials prepared?
With more severe weather expected this week, including the potential for flash floods, we asked local leaders and officials about their preparation plans.
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Police records show Milwaukee’s surveillance infrastructure is growing
The Milwaukee Police Department has continued to expand the number of surveillance cameras at its disposal.
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MPD’s Operation Summer Guardian launched last week. Here’s how and where the program operates
Additional police officers will patrol 27 Milwaukee neighborhoods this summer as part of an ongoing violence-prevention strategy centered on community engagement.
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Wisconsin mother granted bond in challenge to ICE detention rule
A Sheboygan Falls woman tested a federal appeals court ruling against a Trump administration policy barring many ICE detainees from seeking release on bond.
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Gun violence survivors share ideas for change during Milwaukee Peace Week event
A group of women who lived through violence highlighted a panel discussion aimed at peace at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
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A new gun violence initiative in Milwaukee hopes to train the next generation of anti-violence leaders
The training program is opening eyes about how people think about street codes, revenge and gun violence.
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Safe & Sound training gives resident leaders a space to connect and be empowered to lead neighborhood initiatives
Safe & Sound recently hosted a Resident Leader Training cohort, an opportunity for block club leaders and other residents to connect and gain tools about how to tackle neighborhood safety issues.